Rams Finally Sign Butler

It took them longer than they had hoped but the St. Louis Rams have finally signed S James Butler, to a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. The move reunites Butler with his former defensive coordinator from New York and current Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo.

Butler will provide a physical presence in St. Louis' secondary and is pegged to be the replacement for recently released Corey Chavous. He will play alongside the Rams franchise player O.J. Atogwe

In four seasons with the Giants, Butler played in 58 games and started 27. Butler, 27, started 26 games the past two seasons. He visited with Rams officials the first week of free agency, and St. Louis has been pursuing him ever since.

For his career, Butler has 190 tackles, including a career-high 68 tackles in 2008. The former Georgia Tech standout, signed as an undrafted free agent in 2005, also has six career interceptions and 21 passes defensed.