New Atlanta Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon said he isn't going to demand a new contract with the Falcons. "The Falcons know nothing about me as a football player or as a man. They know my previous resume. I can't really demand or ask for anything I haven't worked for. I'm gonna work for it," Judon said. Atlanta acquired Judon from the New England Patriots last week in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick. The 32-year-old was seeking a new contract with the Patriots while he heads into the final year of his four-year, $54.5 million deal. He'll immediately become the Falcons' best pass-rusher after making four straight Pro Bowls from 2019-22. Judon tore his right biceps in Week 4 of last year and only missed the rest of the year, but he had a combined 74 solo tackles and 28 sacks in the two previous years in New England. Coming off a serious injury, fantasy managers in IDP leagues will want to take a wait-and-see approach with Judon in 2024.
Patriots Trade Pass-Rusher Matthew Judon To Falcons For Third-Round Pick
The New England Patriots are trading pass-rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons, addressing Atlanta's need for a top defensive player they have been seeking all offseason. In return, the Patriots will receive a third-round pick, aiding their efforts to rebuild a roster lacking talent and upside. In the final year of the four-year contract he signed with New England in 2019, Judon has a base salary of $6.5 million for the 2024 season. This salary was a big distraction during Jerod Mayo's first training camp as the Patriots' head coach. A four-time Pro Bowler with 66.5 career sacks, Judon will join a Falcons team aiming to bolster its pass rush as the regular season approaches.
According to NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, multiple teams have inquired about a potential trade for New England Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon. The organization offered the 31-year-old a new contract this offseason, but he declined. Judon collected 28 sacks through his first two seasons with the Patriots in 2021 and 2022, but the four-time Pro Bowler played in just four games last season and racked up four sacks before suffering a season-ending bicep injury. Although there is no indication that New England wants to trade him, it could be a possibility as the team enters a full rebuild under new head coach Jerod Mayo.
Matthew Judon Returns To Practice After Contract Dispute With Patriots
New England Patriots outside linebacker Matthew Judon returned to practice on Thursday after a productive meeting with head coach Jerod Mayo. This was after Judon wasn't dressed to participate as the Patriots began their first full-pads practice of training camp on Monday, leading to a heated confrontation with Mayo. He was also absent the following day but rejoined the team as a full participant in Thursday's non-full-pads practice, following a team rest day on Wednesday. The dispute arose because Judon is looking for a new contract before the season begins. He is currently set to earn $6.5 million in the final year of the four-year, $56 million deal he signed in March 2021, but he feels this does not reflect his actual value. Complicating matters, Judon, who turns 32 in August, missed 13 games last season due to a torn biceps. With Judon, the Patriot's defense/special teams can fill in with the right match-up; without him, they are a defense to target wanting to play against.
New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon missed another training camp practice on Tuesday as he seeks a revised contract, but since then, the Patriots have made him an offer, according to a source. The Athletic's Dianna Russini suggests this could help move things in the right direction toward the two sides agreeing on an extension before the start of the 2024 regular season. The 31-year-old played in just four games in 2023 due to a torn biceps, but the former fifth-rounder by the Baltimore Ravens in 2016 out of Grand Valley State was a Pro Bowler in each of the previous four seasons, including his first two years in New England. He's set to make $6.5 million in 2024. As long as Judon is past his biceps injury, he should return to fantasy relevance after picking up 28 sacks in 2021 and 2022.
New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon appears to be holding in at training camp as he seeks a new long-term contract extension. On the first day of padded practices on Monday, Judon showed up in a sweatshirt, chatted with head coach Jerod Mayo for a while and then left the main field. The Patriots and Judon appear to be far apart on a contract extension. The 31-year-old is currently scheduled to make $6.5 million in 2024 in the final year of his current deal. A torn biceps caused Judon to miss the final 13 games of last season, but he made four straight Pro Bowls before last year, including a career-high 15.5 sacks and 60 tackles (36 solo) in 17 games (15 starts) for the Pats in 2022. The former fifth-round pick in 2016 by the Baltimore Ravens out of Grand Valley State combined for 28 sacks in 2021 and 2022 and could be back on the IDP fantasy radar this year if he proves he's fully healthy.
Matthew Judon Will Practice Despite Contract Talks
New England Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon is expected to participate in training camp that starts on Wednesday as he remains in contract talks with the organization. The 31-year-old is reportedly close to reaching a new deal with the Patriots, and it's a good sign to see he will not hold out or "hold in." The four-time Pro Bowler played in just four games last season before suffering a torn bicep, but he delivered four sacks in limited action. Overall, Judon has racked up 66.5 sacks in 114 career games, including 32 sacks in 38 games with New England. With the Patriots headed toward a full rebuild under new head coach Jerod Mayo, Judon's presence in the locker room as a leader could be significant.
Patriots, Matthew Judon Not Close To Contract Extension
New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon asked for a new contract, and the Patriots have made an offer, according to a source close to the situation. However, the two sides are not currently close to agreeing to a new deal. Judon is heading into the final year of his current contract and is set to make just $6.5 million in 2024. The 31-year-old former fifth-round pick (146th overall) by the Baltimore Ravens in 2016 out of Grand Valley State made four straight Pro Bowls from 2019 to 2022, but the Patriots are probably hesitant to give him a long-term contract extension on the wrong side of 30, especially after he played in just four games in 2023 due to a torn biceps. Judon picked up 43.5 sacks and 149 solo tackles in his four Pro Bowl seasons, but he'll have to establish his health in 2024 to find himself back on the IDP fantasy radar.
New England Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon has felt underpaid as an arguably top-10 pass-rusher for over a year. Last year, Judon sat out of drills during training camp until the team moved money around to give him more guarantees. Despite suffering a season-ending biceps injury in Week 4 of 2023, it seems that Judon wants another tweak to his contract, which is set to expire at the end of this season. He'll be 32 years old this year and is coming off a serious injury, but he's also easily one of the best players on a rebuilding team. It will be interesting to see how new general manager Eliot Wolf handles the situation. Judon was in attendance for the team's mandatory minicamp in June and should return to the IDP fantasy radar in 2024 if he stays healthy. In 2022, he had 60 tackles and 15.5 sacks in 17 regular-season games.
Matthew Judon Expected To Be Ready For Mandatory Minicamp
New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon (biceps) is back to full health this offseason and is expected to take part in the team's mandatory minicamp in June after he tore his biceps early last year before having season-ending surgery. Barring a setback in minicamp and in training camp and the preseason, the 31-year-old veteran appears to be on track to be ready for the start of the 2024 season. And if he's fully healthy all year, Judon should be on the IDP fantasy radar after he racked up a career-high 15.5 sacks to go along with 60 tackles (36 solo) in 17 games (15 starts) in 2022. Judon was a Pro Bowler in four straight seasons from 2019-22 and had a combined 28 sacks, 74 solo tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 53 QB hits, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 2021 and 2022.
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