Payton: Patriots CB Butler schedules visit with Saints (Yahoo Sports)

New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler talks to reporters during a media availability for for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Houston. The Patriots will face the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Patriots restricted free agent cornerback Malcolm Butler has scheduled a visit with the Saints at the team’s headquarters on Thursday. New Orleans coach Sean Payton confirmed the visit Tuesday, telling The Associated Press he holds Butler in high regard and is eager to meet with him. If the Saints sign the 27-year-old Butler to an offer, New England has the option to match it.


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