Malcolm Butler releases statement on Super Bowl benching

Minneapolis, MN - 2/4/2018 - Malcolm Butler on sideline during 4th quarter of Super Bowl LII. The New England Patriots play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Feb. 4, 2018.

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Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler has released a statement about his time with the team and his benching during Super Bowl LII.

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Guest hosts Joe Sullivan and Scott Thurston are joined by Nora Princiotti to discuss the mystery around the benching of Malcolm Butler.

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by CRAIG LASSIG/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock (9353450dy) Torrey Smith Super Bowl LII, Minneapolis, USA - 04 Feb 2018 Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith (L) signals first down against the New England Patriots defense during Super Bowl LII at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, on 04 February 2018. The NFC Champions Philadelphia Eagles play the AFC Champions New England Patriots in the National Football League's annual championship game.

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