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James Butler gets a second chance at pro football, debuts in XFL

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James Butler celebrates after a victory over the Los Angeles Wildcats on Feb. 8. Butler played for the Wolf Pack from 2014-16.

Former Wolf Pack running back, James Butler, made his debut for the XFL’s Houston Roughnecks over the weekend when they played the Los Angeles Wildcats.

The 5-foot-9 Bloomington, Ill. native played for the Wolf Pack from 2014-16 before transferring to Iowa for the 2017 season. In his three seasons with the Pack, Butler rushed for over 3,300 yards and scampered for 27 touchdowns.

In his debut game for the Roughnecks, Butler impressed not only with his rushing ability, but his special team prowess.