Malcolm Butler, the New England Patriots' magnificent bargain, has arrived for offseason activities.
The third-year cornerback skipped the first week of optional practices last month, prompting speculation his absence was tied to his wish for a new contract. The undrafted free agent and Super Bowl XLIX hero is scheduled to make just $600,000 this season and is coming off a Pro Bowl season in which he earned a paltry $510,000.
Butler told reporters his absence during the first round of organized team activities was a "big misunderstanding" before clarifying he had dealt with a "family issue, or something like that," per ESPN.