He earned this money after playing for peanuts as an undrafted free agent with the Patriots. Could he have been had for less? Who knows? Proven corners are hard to come by.
Butler's 5-year deal is a good one for a starting CB at his age for the Titans. $24 million guaranteed up front. Another $6M guaranteed in year 3 of the deal to keep his attention to what matters. The Titans can get out after year three for $4 million dead money.
Malcolm Butler
The Patriots were never going to do a deal like that with Butler.
I'm rooting for him to excel in Tennessee. One of the greatest plays in New England sports history. I have his interception right up there with Dave Roberts' stolen base against the Yankees in the 2004 ALCS to make the comeback possible.