For weeks it seemed cornerback Malcolm Butler wouldn’t be with the New England Patriots, or he wouldn’t be happy if he remained on the Pats.
But without much choice after the Patriots didn’t trade him during the draft, Butler has reported to the second phase of the team’s offseason workouts. ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported that Butler is “all in” for the Patriots in 2017.
Amazingly enough, the Patriots managed to keep a top cornerback and will pay him just $3.9 million this season on his restricted free-agent tender. That’s far below market value for Butler.