Malcolm Butler
Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) celebrates with holder Jordan Stout (11) after kicking a field goal in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Analysis: Even his contemporaries are ribbing Russell Wilson

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 01, 2022 06:00 AM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots offensive lineman Cole Strange (50) takes part in drills with offensive lineman Trent Brown, left, at the NFL football team's practice facility in Foxborough, Mass., on May 23, 2022. After a seven-game win streak late in 2021, the Patriots saw a quick end to their season in the wild-card round. They addressed some holes at receiver and on the offensive line this offseason, but the unit as a whole will be undergoing a transition after former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left to coach Las Vegas. Defense is also in the spotlight entering training camp as the Patriots look to replace cornerback J.C. Jackson, who left in free agency. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
O-line, secondary in spotlight as Patriots enter camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 12:12 PM EDT

Patriots sign 8 undrafted rookies ahead of offseason program

May. 09, 2022 05:25 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots again added to their growing pipeline of former Alabama players, including defensive lineman LaBryan Ray among...

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick calls to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Belichick will turn to the draft to bolster a roster that still needs a youth injection at linebacker, offensive line, receiver and cornerback. (AP Photo/Paul Connors, File)
Frugal Patriots look to use draft to get faster at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

Super Bowl hero CB Malcolm Butler will return to Patriots

Mar. 23, 2022 05:05 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass (AP) — Cornerback Malcolm Butler is returning to the New England Patriots, where he went from Super Bowl star to the bench. The hero...

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Feb. 1, 2004. Despite reports that he is retiring, Brady has told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he hasn't made up his mind, two people familiar with the details told The Associated Press, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn't made up mind

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 29, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes as he is pressured by Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Titans eager to see if revamped D can build on preseason

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 09, 2021 05:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs down the sidelines for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Titans finally unveil offense with Julio Jones vs. Cardinals

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 09, 2021 02:33 PM EDT

Titans thinking Super Bowl after overhauling D, adding Jones

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:59 PM EDT
TENNESSEE TITANS (11-6) New faces: WR Julio Jones, LB Bud Dupree, CB Jackrabbit Jenkins, DL Denico Autry, CB Caleb Farley, CB Elijah...

Kingsbury-Murray duo under pressure to get Cards to playoffs

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 12:45 PM EDT
ARIZONA CARDINALS (8-8) New Faces: DE J.J. Watt, WR A.J. Green, C Rodney Hudson, OL Brian Winters, QB Colt McCoy, LB Zaven Collins (first...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) tries to elude Arizona Cardinals cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cardinals place CB Malcolm Butler on reserve/retired list

By David Brandt Aug. 31, 2021 07:06 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Plenty of familiar faces playing in new places around NFL

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 27, 2021 05:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette during the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game in Glendale, Ariz. The biggest moment in Malcolm Butler's career happened right here at State Farm Stadium, when the rookie cornerback stepped in front of a Seattle Seahawks receiver at the goalline, intercepted a Russell Wilson pass, and secured a stunning Super Bowl XLIX victory for the New England Patriots. That play was about 6 1/2 years ago. Butler — who is entering his first season with the Arizona Cardinals — is finding out that's an eternity in NFL time.(AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Years after Super Bowl glory, Cards' Butler back in desert

By David Brandt Aug. 11, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons (9) and Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks, right, work on technique drills during NFL football training camp practice at State Farm Stadium, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals hand over defense to second-year LB Isaiah Simmons

By David Brandt Aug. 05, 2021 04:00 PM EDT

Titans' Dupree on PUP list, top draft pick out to start camp

Jul. 24, 2021 05:54 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans will be missing a couple of key players acquired this offseason to fix their defense at the start of training camp...

Titans ready to tune up offense with Jones, new coordinator

The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:12 AM EDT
TENNESSEE TITANS (11-6) CAMP SITE: Nashville, Tennessee LAST YEAR: Derrick Henry carried the Titans once again, this...

With QB Murray in 3rd season, Cards under pressure to win

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:06 AM EDT
ARIZONA CARDINALS (8-8) CAMP SITE: Glendale, Arizona LAST YEAR: The Cardinals looked like one of the NFL's rising...

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel gives instructions to his players during NFL football training camp Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP, Pool)
Few veterans on hand in latest stage of Titans' offseason

By Teresa M. Walker May. 27, 2021 06:49 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashad Weaver runs a drill during NFL football rookie minicamp Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool)
Titans' top draft pick rehabbing, working to learn playbook

By Teresa M. Walker May. 15, 2021 06:40 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, left, and general manager Steve Keim discuss the upcoming NFL football draft during a news conference in Tempe, Ariz., in this Tuesday, April 16, 2019, file photo. They'll pick at No. 16 spot in the first round of the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, and seem likely to target a defensive player, particularly a cornerback. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Quick impact? Cards expect early picks will help from Day 1

By David Brandt May. 01, 2021 08:10 PM EDT