Malcolm Butler Contract: Latest News, Rumors on CB’s Negotiations with Patriots

May 29, 2016   ·   Timothy Rapp   ·   Jump to comments

Cornerback Malcolm Butler has made it clear this offseason that he is hoping to sign a contract extension with the New England Patriots before he becomes a restricted free agent in 2017.
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Butler Skipped Voluntary OTAs on Thursday Sunday, May 29 Butler did not report to the New England Patriots' voluntary organized team activity Thursday, leading to speculation that the cornerback may be skipping the practice as he seeks a new contract with the team, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com:
Butler has told teammates and friends he plans to push for an adjustment to his contract before the 2016 season, and staying off the field in voluntary workouts would be a decision that limits injury risk and also could be viewed as a statement to the organization that he's unhappy with the status quo and/or the movement/specifics of contract talks.
Butler, 26, signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2014...

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