NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo broke the news about the Cardinals cornerback Monday night.
The Cardinals haven’t responded to the recent rumors about Butlers’ possible retirement. Arizona still has the former Titans and Patriots corner as their starter for the upcoming season. Butler was brought in to replace former Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson after he signed with the Vikings.
Will Malcolm Butler retire after seven seasons in the NFL?
NFL reporter Josina Anderson posted on her Twitter account that a source found out about Butler’s situation a couple of days ago. That same source stated, “we don’t have a clue why” Malcolm Butler hasn’t reported to the team’s facility. Anderson asked the source what the plan was going forward, they replied with “keep going.”
As it sits right now, Malcolm Butler’s agent hasn’t accepted calls about his current situation. The Arizona Cardinals are also still trying to figure out what’s going on before commenting.
Butler and the Arizona Cardinals agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.25 million fully guaranteed in March. Arizona had big plans for Butler this season, but those plans may be on hold. Unfortunately, the Cardinals may not see Butler play a single game if his situation does not improve.
Malcolm Butler has won two Super Bowls and made it to one Pro Bowl throughout his seven years in the NFL. He spent the last three seasons with the Tennessee Titans.
Butler’s coming off 100 tackles, four interceptions, and 14 pass deflections for the Titans in 2020. As the season approaches, it’ll be interesting to see how this situation pans out and what the Cardinals do during the process.
If the seven-year veteran calls it a career, the Arizona Cardinals will need to find a replacement quickly.
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