Butler announced his retirement again from the NFL on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler hasn't played in an NFL game since 2020 and originally retired in August 2021. However, the West Alabama product returned in 2022 and signed a two-year contract with the Patriots before suffering an injury during training camp and ultimately getting released. The two-time Super Bowl champion and one-time Pro Bowler will end his career with 406 combined tackles and 17 interceptions across 100 career games in seven seasons.

The Dolphins worked out Butler on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler was last let go from New England with an injury settlement in August, but his recent workout in Miami suggests he's moved past the undisclosed injury that landed him on IR. The 32-year-old will now wait for another opportunity for snaps in the NFL, as he hasn't suited up in a game since his 2020 tenure with the Titans.

The Patriots released Butler (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran cornerback landed on IR earlier this month after suffering an undisclosed injury. It remains to be seen if the 32-year-old resurfaces with another team, but following Thursday's transaction, that's a possibility for Butler if he re-proves his health.

Butler (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler joined the Cardinals last season after three years in Tennessee, but he ultimately decided to retire without playing a regular season game for Arizona. After getting released in February of this year, Butler returned to the Patriots on a two-year deal in March with expectations that he'd compete for a starting gig. Now Butler will be forced to miss a second-straight season due to what at this time is an undisclosed injury. The 32-year-old did play in the Patriots' preseason loss to the Giants on Thursday and recorded a tackle.

Butler agreed Wednesday with the Patriots on a two-year deal worth up to $9 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a one-year retirement, the 32-year-old cornerback will return to the NFL with the team he played with from 2014 through 2017. In his last game with the Patriots, Butler was benched in the team's Super Bowl LII loss to the Eagles, seeing just one special teams snap in the contest. Now that he's back with New England, Butler will have a chance to claim a starting role in cornerback corps that also includes Jalen Mills and Jonathan Jones.

Butler was released from the reserve/retired list by the Cardinals on Thursday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler decided to retire before the start of the 2021 campaign after signing with Arizona in the spring, but he is apparently considering resuming his career after taking a year off. The veteran cornerback figures to receive a fair amount of interest as a free agent should he opt for a comeback.

The Cardinals placed Butler on the reserve/retired list Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

A report from Mike Garafolo of NFL Network emerged Monday that Butler was mulling retirement as he tends to a personal matter. Indeed, Butler has opted for that route, thus saving the Cardinals a spot on the 53-man roster. In his stead, it appears the team plans to roll with Byron Murphy and Robert Alford (undisclosed) as its top two cornerbacks.

Butler is considering retirement as he deals with a personal matter, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cardinals brought Butler in on a one-year deal to reinforce their group of cornerbacks following the departure of Patrick Peterson. Over seven pro seasons, Butler has been a regular starter for the past six, averaging 70.3 tackles and 3.1 interceptions per 16 games played. Now that he's dealing with an off-the-field issue, though, he's considering walking away from football entirely.

Butler is signing a one-year contract with the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Released by the Titans earlier this month, Butler lands on his feet in an Arizona defense that's desperately in need of cornerback help. The Cardinals recently lost Patrick Peterson to the Vikings, leaving 32-year-old Robert Alford and 23-year-old Byron Murphy as their top options at the position. Butler is also on the older side (31) for an NFL cornerback, but he's coming off a solid 2020 season with 100 tackles (86 solo), 14 pass defenses and four interceptions in 16 games. While the gaudy tackle numbers were a new feature last season, Butler does have a six-year streak with multiple INTs and nine or more PDs.

The Titans released Butler on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This transaction will free up $10.2 million in cap space for the Titans in 2021. The 31-year-old cornerback started all 16 games in 2020. He registered 100 tackles, 14 pass breakups and four interceptions during that stretch, and he allowed 873 yards (6.9 yard per target) and five touchdowns in coverage.