4 more cap casualty veterans Cleveland Browns should consider signing

4. Malcolm Butler, Cornerback

After signing a five-year, $61.25 million contract in 2018 with the Tennessee Titans, Malcolm Butler finds himself looking for a new team after being released this week. At just over $12 million per year, it shows just how tight some teams are in the NFL with the cap cut with Butler hitting the market. In 2020 Butler had four interceptions and 100 tackles. While deserving of the money, the Titans just didn’t have the room.

The real question with Butler will be if he is willing to take a pay decrease. At age 31 he may not be willing to take a short-term deal to wait for the cap to go back up, which would likely take the Browns out of play.

Butler would be that second corner to pair with Denzel Ward and would allow Greedy Williams to focus on the slot while he continues to try and get 100 percent healthy. Butler would be the perfect fit but would have to be willing to sign for less than $10 million per year in order for the Browns to be interested.

If Butler decides to sign a one-year contract to prove his talent before a big cap increase in 2021, look for a team like the Browns to be a perfect fit. One of the few teams with a winning record who have some money to spend if they would like.