The New England Patriots are reportedly hosting cornerback Malcolm Butler for a tryout on Monday, according to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe.
Butler spent his first four seasons in the NFL with the Patriots, notably helping seal a win in Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks with a last-minute interception. He won a second title with the Patriots after the 2016 season, but he was surprisingly benched during the 2018 Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
The 32-year-old retired before last season after dealing with a "personal situation," per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, but he is seemingly preparing for a return to the NFL for 2022.