Cornerback Malcolm Butler denies that he missed any curfew or attended concerts during Super Bowl week that led to his benching in the New England Patriots' 41–33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII.
Butler told ESPN's Mike Reiss after the game that the Patriots "gave up" on him. Butler will become an unrestricted free agent in March.
Butler posted the following statement on Twitter.
"I want to thank Mr. Kraft, the Kraft family, and my coaches for giving me an opportunity to play for one of the most successful organizations in sports.