Malcolm Butler released by Patriots with injury settlement

Patriots reach injury settlement with veteran cornerback Malcolm Butler

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As per the rule, players placed on the IR prior to the 53-man roster cut cannot play until the next season.

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Malcolm Terel Butler is an American football cornerback who is a free agent.

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He played his first four seasons with the Patriots

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Butler, 32, inked a two-year, $5 million with New England back in March but ended up on the injured reserve earlier this month.

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He was placed on injured reserve on August 16, 2022

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