Last Monday, New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler reported to voluntary workouts for the first time this offseason. While showing up at Gillette Stadium, it was reported that Butler was “all-in” for the 2017 season, and the two sides had already started negotiating an extension.
But then on Thursday, CSNNE’s Mike Girardi reported Butler “badly” wanted to be traded to the New Orleans Saints. Before Butler signed his restricted free-agent tender, he visited with the Saints. After the two sides could not work out a trade, Butler signed his $3.91 million tender with the Patriots.