Boston.com · Feb 6, 2018
Malcolm Butler posts statement on Super Bowl LII benching
Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler.Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler has addressed the chatter surrounding Bill Belichick’s controversial decision to bench him against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII.
The 24-year-old posted a lengthy statement on social media Tuesday that rebuffed rumors of questionable behavior in Minnesota. Disciplinary issues were a potential contributing factor to Butler’s lack of playing time, according to postgame reports.
“During Super Bowl week, I never attended any concert, missed curfew, or participated [in] any of the ridiculous activities being reported,” Butler wrote. “They are not only false, but hurtful, to me and my family.”
