Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler is much more than a football player. He’s an avid gardener that tends to an acre of land in Texas each offseason.

Coach Pete Carroll, however, said the Raiders expect Butler to play Sunday against the Jaguars. Butler was injured in the Raiders' pre-bye Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, though he didn't log a defensive snap in that contest. The veteran defensive tackle has 19 tackles (nine solo) and one fumble recovery across 282 defensive snaps this season.

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Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler has a hobby that keeps him busy and that he looks forward to passing on to his children someday.