New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler issued a statement Tuesday calling reports about his Super Bowl benching "ridiculous."
"During Super Bowl week I never attended any concert, missed curfew, or participated [in] any of the ridiculous activities being reported," he wrote. "They are not only false, but hurtful, to me and my family. Although I wish I could have contributed more to help my team win, I have to get ready for the next opportunity."
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