Matthew Judon Fantasy

The New England Patriots and four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Matthew Judon agreed on a contract adjustment on Friday that will take his original $2 million guaranteed for this year to $14 million fully guaranteed in 2023. The adjustment improves the original 2021 deal and will allow Judon to make up to $18 million this year. No new years were added to the deal. The 30-year-old former fifth-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 2016 has made the Pro Bowl in each of the last four seasons -- two with Baltimore and two with the Pats. He has been better than ever the last two years in New England, racking up 74 solo tackles, 28 sacks, 28 tackles for loss, 53 QB hits, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 34 games (31 starts).

Aug. 4th • 6:53 PM

New England Patriots linebackers Matt Judon and Ja'Whaun Bentley were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, throwing their status for Sunday's game against Jacksonville into flux. Judon's first season in New England has earned him his third consecutive Pro Bowl nomination, as he has amassed a career-high 12.5 sacks across 15 games (all starts) thus far. Bentley has been a vital member of the Patriots defense, racking up 88 tackles, five quarterback hits, and three forced fumbles across 14 games in his own right. With multiple dominant performances under their belt in 2021, New England's defensive unit enters the final weeks of the year in must-start territory for season-long finals matchups, especially in Week 17 with a struggling Jags offense on tap. The appeal of the Patriots' defense from a DFS perspective largely lies in Judon's availability, so fantasy managers in that market will want to check if he is able to clear protocols in time to suit up.

Dec. 27th • 5:48 PM

The New England Patriots are signing former Baltimore Ravens pass-rusher Matt Judon to a four-year, $56 million deal on Monday. His contract includes $32 million over the first two years. The Patriots are also adding former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Jalen Mills to a four-year, $24 million deal with $9 million guaranteed. Along with the additions of Judon and Mills, New England also added defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to an undisclosed deal. The Patriots aren't being shy about spending early on in free agency, and Judon is an immediate upgraded to their defense as an elite edge rusher. The 28-year-old had 51 tackles (32 solo) and six sacks in 14 games in 2020. With the three additions, New England's defense will surely be on the map as a starting unit in fantasy in 2021.

Mar. 15th • 3:46 PM