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Robert Kraft Discusses Restricted Free-Agent Malcolm Butler's Contract Situation

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Monday the reigning Super Bowl champions do not plan to trade restricted free-agent cornerback Malcolm Butler.

Speaking to reporters at the NFL's spring meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, Kraft explained he would like to see Butler back with the Patriots after they placed a first-round tender on him earlier in the offseason.

"We have an offer sheet out to him and I know he has the ability to go out in the market and get someone to sign him," Kraft said, per NFL.