O Nebraska Cornhuskers officially announced the hiring by John Butler as the new football team secondary coach and passing game coordinator. Butler will replace Evan Cooperwho resigned last week citing “personal reasons”.
The Husker’s new head coach spent the last six seasons with the Buffalo Bills before stepping down in February 2024. Head coach Matt Rhule is excited about Nebraska’s newest addition.
“John Butler is one of the top defensive coaches in football. He has a diverse coaching background and a track record of being part of winning organizations and elite defenses at the highest level of football. He will be an excellent addition to the Nebraska football program and our defensive staff.”
He got down from his position with the Bills in February 2024, citing a desire to become a defensive coordinator. Butler said Atlético that the separation was completely amicable.
“There doesn’t need to be a crazy story behind it. I just want to defend the NFL or college football. I want this opportunity and I don’t want to wait.”
Butler also coached the Houston Texans from 2014 to 2017 and was the defensive coordinator of Penn State in 2013.
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