Malcolm Butler might be staying with the Patriots after all. Despite months of trade rumors, the 27-year-old cornerback is more likely to be in New England than not at the start of the 2017 season, according to the latest report.
In his latest “Monday Morning Quarterback” column, Peter King noted that the Saints—who have been connected with a possible Butler trade—are now enamored enough with the talent in the upcoming draft that they will likely keep their picks. As King explained, trading for a more expensive cornerback like Butler is less appealing, per “someone familiar with [the Saints’] thinking.