Most New England Patriots rumors this offseason have been surrounding cornerback Malcolm Butler. Coming into the offseason, Butler was a restricted free agent for the Patriots.
Due to him being restricted, his options this offseason were rather limited. The real shock for Butler came when the Patriots signed Stephon Gilmore to a massive deal as a free agent. Gilmore has been a good cornerback for the Buffalo Bills, and the Patriots decided to invest in him long-term.
The decision to sign Gilmore understandably made Butler upset. After making just $600,000 last season, Butler was one of the best bargains in the entire NFL.