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FOXBOROUGH, MA – JANUARY 21: Malcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots reacts in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – JANUARY 21: Malcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots reacts in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots are amidst unexpected changes. Malcolm Butler signed with the Patriots in March. He is a veteran cornerback. But it seems like his time with the Patriots has come to an end. New England placed Butler on a season-ending injured reserve. Although the team did not reveal what kind of injury the player suffered, he has not practiced since last week’s preseason opener. It looks like once a beast of a team is crumbling. Seeing how the state of the team fans is crestfallen.
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Along with Malcolm Butler, the Patriots also put Joejuan Williams (team’s cornerback) on injured reserve because of a shoulder injury.
The New England Patriots are losing their hold
The 32-year-old Malcolm Butler wanted a chance to play again in the NFL. He has been running with the team’s second-string defense in the training camp.
The cornerback played his first four NFL seasons with the Pats and won Super Bowl XLIX with them. However, a bizarre benching in the Super Bowl LII proved to be a career lowlight for him.
New England is placing Malcolm Butler on season-ending IR, per @FieldYates pic.twitter.com/6axjzOwrWI
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) August 16, 2022
Then he played three seasons with the Titans. After that, he announced his retirement due to personal reasons at the end of the preseason. But another unfortunate event stole his chance to play for the New England Patriots.
How did fans react to the news?
This user seems to forget that the cornerback returned to the field.
Didnt this guy retire lol what the hell
— darren (@Brookwood408) August 16, 2022
The team put Butler and Williams both on injured reserve. And it is only frustrating for the fan to witness this.
Love when the season crumbles before it begins. Two corners done in one day
— tio willy (@WillyxRobles) August 16, 2022
The athlete came out of retirement to sign with the Pats. Is it time to reconsider that?
Time for retirement Malcolm
— Big 4horry (@B4horry) August 16, 2022
It is hapless because Butler could not play in the regulars even after being a part of the team.
They signed him for nothing. 🤷🏻
— DontSnipeMeyers (@JackOLantern187) August 17, 2022
The user says this because Butler famously intercepted Russell Wilson at the goal line. And won the victory over Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX by a 28-24 record.
damn. that’s russell wilsons fav receiver.
— 𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙩𝙩🌹 (@treveyonszn) August 16, 2022
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Many did not know that Butler resigned from the Patriots. Therefore, some commentators stay indifferent to the news.
Malcom butler plays for the pats again? Wow. Didn’t know that.
— Noah Fernandes (@NoahFer39948346) August 17, 2022
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It is difficult for a player to return to the games after sitting out a year. Now he will have to wait after the 2022 season to make another comeback if he wishes.
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