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Who is Malcolm Butler? Seahawks, Patriots meet again in Super Bowl
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The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are meeting again in Super Bowl LX, marking a new chapter in a matchup that resulted in one of the most memorable endings in the history of the Big Game.
Why is the history between these two teams continually brought up? Because of Malcolm Butler .
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Who is Butler, and what did he do to become part of Super Bowl lore?
Who is Malcolm Butler?
Published Caption: Patriots strong safety Malcolm Butler, left, who intercepts a pass in the final moments of Super Bowl LXIX to help the Patriots win their fourth championship, was an undrafted free agent. [THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, FILE / BOB BREIDENBACH] Original Caption: Published Caption: The game that stands our for sports writer Mark Daniels was Super Bowl XLIX when Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler intercepted a Russell Wilson pass at the goal line in the waning seconds of what became a 28-24 New England win over Seattle. [THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, FILE / BOB BREIDENBACH] Original Caption: Published Caption: In a decade of outstanding plays, the top one was Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler’s interception of a Russell Wilson pass at the goal line in the waning seconds of SuperBowl XLIX, a 28-24 New England win over Seattle. [THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, FILE / BOB BREIDENBACH] Original Caption: Published Caption: Patriots cornerback Malcolm ButlerþÄôs interception was the play of the game in SuperBowl XLIX against Seattle. [The Providence Journal/Bob Breidenbach] Original Caption: GLENDALE, AZ--Sunday, February 1, 2015-SUPER Bowl XLIX--Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots: PICTURED IS:Patriot Malcolm Butler intercepts a ball in the final seconds of the game intended for Seahawk Ricardo Lockette. The Providence Journal/Bob Breidenbach ORG XMIT: PJC1502012244366303
Butler, now 35, played defensive back in the NFL from 2014-20. His first four seasons were spent in New England , who signed him as an undrafted free agent after the 2014 NFL Draft.
What Super Bowl play did Malcolm Butler make?
Butler made the defining play of Super Bowl XLIX as New England stunned the Seahawks to win the game.
With the Patriots leading, 28-24, the Seahawks drove the ball to New England's 1-yard line with 20 seconds remaining. Rather than hand the ball to running back MarShawn Lynch , the Seahawks and Russell Wilson opted for a pass at the goal line to Ricardo Lockette .
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Butler jumped the pass, making a game-winning interception to win the Super Bowl.
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What happened to Malcolm Butler?
Butler played with the Patriots until 2018. He then signed a five-year, $61 million contract with the Tennessee Titans that included $30 million guaranteed.
He played 25 games over two seasons with the Titans before being released. He did not appear in the NFL again.
Why was Malcolm Butler benched in the Super Bowl?
Butler's other claim to fame in Super Bowl history came in Super Bowl LII.
The starting defensive back was benched due to a "coach's decision" by Bill Belichick, but no definitive reason why is known.
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The Patriots would end up losing to the Philadelphia Eagles , with the Eagles winning 41-33 while racking up 538 yards of total offense.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Who is Malcolm Butler? Seahawks, Patriots meet in Super Bowl
