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.

The Las Vegas Raiders are getting set for their Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars from the AFC South. This is a matchup that the Raiders want to w

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

Butler has been rehabbing from a back injury he sustained in Week 7 against the Chiefs, and he got extra time rest courtesy of the Raiders ' Week 8 bye. He's opened the week with a DNP-LP practice log, and a full practice Friday would put him on track to play Sunday against the Jaguars.

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers said Wednesday he's "ready to roll" after missing three games to recover from a knee injury.

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Brock Bowers continues to practice full, which is the best news. More good news on Thursday as Maxx Crosby and Adam Butler returned to practice after being sidelined Wednesday with back issues. Pete Carroll said on Wednesday that he expected both Butler and Crosby to play Sunday.

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers were full participants in Wednesday's practice. Defensive starters Maxx Crosby and Adam Butler did not practice due to back injuries.