New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler parlayed his Super Bowl saving, goal line interception two years ago into a starting role for all of last season. Now, it appears that the third year player, and once undrafted free agent, wants to be paid like a starter he's become.

A report from ESPN Patriots Reporter Mike Reiss claims that Butler has told teammates and friends that he wants to "push for an adjustment to his contract before the 2016 season."

Butler is currently entering the final year of a three-year deal worth $1,530,000. He is expected to make $600,000 this season and is scheduled to become a restricted free agent after the 2016 campaign.

Butler could be searching for a bigger deal and one that lines up more with what other top corners in the league are making, though the Patriots are surely not the type of team that would cave to a star's demands.

Head coach Bill Belichick has long made it a point that the team will not overpay for virtually any player.

Along with that sentiment, the team has other marquee players including linebackers Dont'a Hightower and Jamie Collins approaching free agency at the end of the season. My guess is both of those players sit ahead of Butler on the list of importance.

It'll be interesting to see how Butler continues to handle this contract situation, as he's already been a no show for OTAs.

 

 

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