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Following the New England Patriots loss in Super Bowl LII to the Philadelphia Eagles, one of the biggest questions surrounding the team has been head coach Bill Belichick’s decision keep cornerback Malcolm Butler off the field. There have been various reports that have surfaced since then that have given some possible reasons for Belichick’s choice […]

No one saw the New England Patriots coaching staff’s decision to bench starting cornerback Malcolm Butler just prior to the Super Bowl coming. Well, almost no one. Intrepid NFL insider Ian Rapoport got the scoop and broke the news on Twitter a handful of hours ahead of the game itself. As it turns out, though, […]

Following the New England Patriots’ loss in Super Bowl LII to the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Bill Belichick’s decision to not play former Pro Bowl cornerback Malcolm Butler is at the forefront of the national conversation. It appears that there is finally some clarity on the situation, as Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network is […]

Former New England Patriots cornerback Brandon Browner went ballistic on social media because of what he believes was unfair treatment by the Pats of cornerback Malcolm Butler during Sunday’s Super Bowl LII. Butler was benched by the Patriots in the game, failing to appear in at least a single defensive snap against the Philadelphia Eagles. […]

Even before New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick made the surprising decision to sit Malcolm Butler in Super Bowl LII, it was reported that the cornerback would likely leave the franchise in free agency this offseason. After getting benched on Sunday, it’s all but assured that Butler won’t return to New England, and Texans […]

During Super Bowl LII on Sunday night, one of the biggest storylines was the absence of New England Patriots Pro Bowl cornerback Malcolm Butler from the contest, apart from special teams. A clear-cut reason for Butler being kept off the field for the biggest game of the year hasn’t been given. Head coach Bill Belichick […]

The unexpected benching of New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler in favor of Eric Rowe has become one of the big mysteries of Super Bowl LII. As it turns out, it came as quite a shock not only to the viewing public but even to the players themselves. Rowe admitted post-game that he only knew he […]

The New England Patriots do not have a Super Bowl win to celebrate this time around after falling prey to the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in Super Bowl LII, 41-33. The loss probably hurt more for Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler, who did not play a single defensive snap in the game for unknown reasons. According to […]

New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler is surprisingly not playing in Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles. According to NBC’s Al Michaels, his network has told him that Butler’s inactivity in the game is a decision by head coach Bill Belichick. Michaels also noted that further details about Butler’s benching have been hard to […]

The New England Patriots are set to compete in their third Super Bowl in the last four years with a meeting against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. Following the game, the Patriots could potentially have two of their key contributors on both sides of the ball in running back Dion Lewis and cornerback Malcolm […]

Just when you think one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history will go out lacking that Vince Lombardi Trophy, it happens. John Elway’s helicopter effort near the goal line in the Denver Bronco’s thrilling Super Bowl victory over the Green Bay Packers allowed him to get the first of two rings that sent him […]

In one instant, one unforeseen moment, everything changed. On the brink of defeat with an entire offseason of hurt upcoming, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the rest of the New England Patriots witnessed their fate turn on a dime courtesy of cornerback Malcolm Butler. Despite owning one of the most memorable and amazing plays in […]

Super Bowl LII is just less than a week away, and for the New England Patriots, it’s great to see cornerback Malcolm Butler back practicing with them. Earlier this week, it was reported that Butler was taken to a hospital after having flu-like symptoms, but according to James Palmer of the NFL Network, the 27-year-old […]

New England Patriots cornerback and Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler has been hospitalized Sunday because of flu-like symptoms. It’s not serious enough, however, to put his availability for next Sunday’s matchup in Super Bowl LII with the Philadelphia Eagles in danger, according to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald. Malcolm Butler is expected to be […]

Coordinators Matt Patricia and Josh McDaniels aren’t the only key pieces the New England Patriots may be saying goodbye to after the Super Bowl. Cornerback Malcolm Butler could also be playing his final game as a Patriot against the Eagles. According to the Boston Herald’s Jeff Howe, Butler admits he’s thought about that very real […]

Mike Tomlin broke the ice three weeks ago in an interview with Tony Dungy prior to the  Pittsburgh Steelers’ Sunday night matchup with Green Bay. Dungy, Tomlin’s longtime mentor and friend, asked for non-coach speak. Tomlin obliged. “It’s going to be fireworks” he declared, referring to this weekend’s matchup with the vaunted New England Patriots. […]

In the last several seasons, Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has emerged as arguably the best player at his position in the NFL. Ahead of the pivotal matchup between the New England Patriots and Steelers in Week 15, Pro Bowl cornerback Malcolm divulged what exactly has made Brown such an elite wide receiver […]