Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler has addressed the chatter surrounding Bill Belichick’s controversial decision to bench him against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII.
The 24-year-old posted a lengthy statement on social media Tuesday that rebuffed rumors of questionable behavior in Minnesota. Disciplinary issues were a potential contributing factor to Butler’s lack of playing time, according to postgame reports.
“During Super Bowl week, I never attended any concert, missed curfew, or participated [in] any of the ridiculous activities being reported,” Butler wrote. “They are not only false, but hurtful, to me and my family.