Darius Butler's child had heart surgery today.

[jasonluckydog]

I looked and didn't see this posted, any update on his child?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers cornerback Darius Butler has been excused from practice to be with his child, who's undergoing heart surgery at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, Fla.

Coach Ron Rivera says it's unclear when Butler, who missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, will be back with the team.

Rivera says "we'll be thinking and praying for him" The coach says hopefully Butler will be back and things settle down with the family.

Butler wrote on his Twitter page: "Praying for a smooth and successful heart surgery on my baby (Thursday). I know God got us!"

Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/article/Panthers-CB-Butler-excused-from-practice-2239663.php#ixzz1c2nmzHdn

[Reapuh]

Said this earlier...

DariusButler27 Darius Butler

My daughter is out of surgery. Everything went well. Thank all of you for your prayers and well wishes, it really means alot to me.

[PiratePanther189]

Dudes a class act and has done nothing but work hard since we got him. Glad everything went smoothly for him and I hope he develops into a good player.

[Chaos]

I hope all goes well for his child's recovery. Thoughts and prayers for Darius and family.

[hank pimple butt]

Glad everything went good! Hope everything continues to go well for the baby!

[Jesse]

Family above all else, glad to see it went well.

[Guest Jacob3-89]

God Bless her and the rest of the Butler family.

[Marguide]

It breaks my heart to see kids with serious health problems. Hope everything turns out perfect for her.

[Mr. Scot]

Good news. Hope all is well for her.

[js1]

Darius,

May your child lead a long and healthy life. God Bless.