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Malcolm
Butler

NE Patriots

5'11"

190lbs

36y/o

Overall Grade '20

71.6

23rd/124 - CBs

Snap Count '20

1087

2nd/232 - CBs

Interceptions '20

3rd/124 - CBs

Pass Breakups '20

11th/124 - CBs

Malcolm

Butler

NE Patriots

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 8/26/2026

Malcolm Butler was a cornerback for the New England Patriots who earned a 71.6 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2020 season, 23rd among 124 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 72.7 ranked 24th among 124 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 59.3 ranked 77th at the position.

He recorded 4 interceptions on the season. Butler broke up 10 passes in coverage. He allowed a 83.7 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 73 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 89 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Tennessee Titans

2018 - 2020

New England Patriots

2014 - 2017

Honors

Honor

Year

AP second-team All-Pro

2016

PFF101

2016

PFF first-team All-Pro

2016

Pro Bowl selection

2015

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Season Stats

2020

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

1st/124 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

3rd/124 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

68th/124 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

1st/124 CBs

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

83.7

Yards per Reception Allowed

12.2

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

Total Snaps

1087

Run Defense Snaps

394

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

689

Malcolm Butler

Summary Bio

Career

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Season Stats

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Malcolm
Butler