Malcolm Butler, the former New England Patriots cornerback known for his game-winning interception in Super Bowl XLIX, has announced his retirement from the NFL after seven seasons, during which he won two championships. Butler's career includes notable stints with the Patriots and the Tennessee Titans. In related NFL news, the Philadelphia Eagles are experiencing significant changes with the retirement of two long-time team captains, Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox. Cox, who played 12 seasons with the Eagles, leaves behind a legacy as a Super Bowl LII Champion, a six-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro, and a member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. His retirement, along with Kelce's, marks a notable transition for the Eagles, highlighting the end of an era for the team.
Another #Eagles legend is retiring. See his message to the Philly faithful: https://t.co/nSST2vG7NH
Fletcher Cox has been one of the best DTs I've studied over the last decade of focusing on line play. Here's a collection of some of his film over an incredible career: https://t.co/MVbrjg3EXs https://t.co/U8ETJ6RPCK https://t.co/uDqhxH9PuX https://t.co/MYYg3oUkSP…
Still remember the day we were at Novacare in March 2012 talking to some #Eagles free-agent signing when Jim Washburn walked by guiding Dontari Poe, who was on a visit. “Hey guys, meet Fletcher Cox,” Washburn said as they walked by. A few weeks later we’d meet the real Fletch.
Boy the Eagles are really undergoing a leadership overhaul, along with losing two HOF-worthy talents, which is nothing to take lightly.
🦅12 seasons as an Eagle 🦅Super Bowl LII Champion 🦅6x Pro Bowler (most by an Eagles DT) 🦅4x All-Pro 🦅NFL 2010s All-Decade Team 🦅188 career regular-season games (most by a DT in Eagles history) https://t.co/hZWG13b3QF
End of an era for one of the best first round picks in #Eagles history. Major part of team’s Super Bowl win and almost always among the elite at his position for 12 seasons. Especially from 2015-2020. https://t.co/cTA7t9pRtl
I wrote my first-ever Eagles story during the Super Bowl LVII lead-up on Brandon Graham and Fletcher Cox and their long-lasting friendship. “It’s felt like me and Brandon have been married for 11 years,” Cox said. Now, Cox calls it a career after 12. https://t.co/dHGhD9wNnm
I remember watching prospects back in 2012. I became infatuated a kid from Mississippi State named Fletcher Cox. The Eagles drafted him and Cox went on to have an amazing career. One of the all-time great Eagles. Thanks for a lot of great memories.
Fletcher Cox had said before last season: “I feel like me and B.G. been married for 11 years now.” Two of the #Eagles’ Core Four have now retired. Hard to believe the franchise will have a group like them again. https://t.co/cyQf3uyx7d
Fletcher Cox: Washburn --> 2-gap under Chip --> 1-gap under Schwartz. Thrived in every scheme. 9,042 snaps since '12 - 2nd among DL. Could count on him every week, every season. One of the best players on Super Bowl team. Can't tell any part of post-Andy Reid era without him.
We're going to miss you No. 91. 😔 Enjoy your retirement. 👏 (🎥: @Eagles) https://t.co/HYshlppXUD
The #Eagles have now lost 2 long-time team captains to retirement. Who do we think will take their place? https://t.co/qUiwE1wQRV
Eagles legend. 😔 https://t.co/fpg4O9ejiY https://t.co/PBoTWKFc6E https://t.co/j8FL3zgl6j
Former Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler, Super Bowl XLIX hero, announces retirement https://t.co/ZyGpopoOqR
Thank you #91. Fletch joins Kelce as 1/2 of the Eagles core 4. Wish they had a better send off than the final 2 months of the season. BG back for a year and let’s hope Lane stays for many more. https://t.co/VV2lHlUDGO
First Kelce and now Fletch. End of an era. https://t.co/6tZPqW0K76
• Phillies World Series Loss • Super Bowl Loss • 10-1 Record that somehow turned into the biggest collapse in franchise history. • Jason Kelce retires • Fletcher Cox retires https://t.co/77KJTbWeLv
That’s two significant departures this offseason for the Eagles. https://t.co/sD3dBnXCaJ
Another Eagles great calls it a career https://t.co/2Fb0u6LsxJ
A Patriots legend is calling it a career. https://t.co/zjncEqLKrq
Former Patriots and Titans DB Malcolm Butler announced his retirement after seven seasons. Butler gave us one of the most iconic plays in recent Super Bowl history 👏 (via @NFL) https://t.co/oIgoSfruT9
Super Bowl XLIX hero Malcolm Butler announces his retirement after seven seasons and two championships - with the former New England Patriots cornerback best remembered for his game-winning interception https://t.co/hhUwleU3RM https://t.co/3ytYyhKSa8
Super Bowl XLIX hero Malcolm Butler announces his retirement after seven seasons and two championships https://t.co/Z41seycAPr https://t.co/eM1cYFwTge
The two-time Super Bowl champ is calling it a career. 👏 https://t.co/BRav9NM57c
Malcolm Butler announces retirement after nine seasons in NFL https://t.co/QVovQrLKGC
Former #Patriots Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler told @KPRC2 that he is retiring from the NFL. https://t.co/EoMuSfAyim
Malcolm Butler: I'm retired. https://t.co/Hx9x1yAKn5
Just got off the phone with @brandongraham55 on why he’s returning to the #Eagles: “I did it because, I always wanted to get to 15 (years in the NFL). I’m happy that the team wanted me one more year…It’s important to me because Ray Lewis was one of the guys I looked up to (as a… https://t.co/vGVf2vaVKo
Malcom Butler is a damn legend #Dynasty