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UConn's Darius Butler has been chosen to play for the New England Patriots. Photo courtesy of NationalChamps.net.

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Butler signs with Patriots for cool $4M

Updated: Wednesday, 12 Aug 2009, 3:32 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 10 Jul 2009, 10:34 PM EDT

    (WTNH) - Former UConn football star Darius Butler is now a millionaire.

    He signed a four year deal for more than $4 million today with the New England Patriots.

    More than $2 million is guaranteed.

    The Patriots selected Butler 41st overall in April's NFL Draft.

    Sports Team 8 caught up with Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick, last mont who indicated that Butler was doing very well.

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