Matthew Judon is headed to the A's!
of LinebackerHis long-running contract stalemate with the New England Patriots has officially ended, but he is no longer with the team and will instead be moving to the Atlanta Falcons.
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that New England is planning to send Judon to the Falcons in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. (RELATED: Vikings' JJ McCarthy suffers devastating setback with torn meniscus in right knee)
As of now, Atlanta and Judon have not yet agreed to a new contract. NFL Network Insider's Tom Pelissero.
Judon and the Patriots continued contract negotiations during the offseason, but nothing was resolved. Judon is due to receive a base salary of $6.5 million in 2024. Then, the relationship between the two deteriorated after Judon and head coach Jerrod Mayo were caught on video having a heated argument. exchange.
In 2023, Judon recorded 10 solo tackles and four sacks.
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source: #Patriot Pass rusher Matthew Judon #FalconsAtlanta got a defensive standout player and a third-round pick.
Finally, New England resolved its issues with Judon via a trade. pic.twitter.com/VbehQTeu1X
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 14, 2024
If you're an Atlanta Falcons fan and don't know who Matthew Judon is, take my advice and laugh.
A solid third-down defender, productive and effective all over the field, and an energetic teammate who contributed greatly to the Patriots' teamwork, he was one of the best players former head coach Bill Belichick acquired during his time in New England. And that means a lot.
Be happy, A-Town. You got a good player. And for only a third-round pick?
Floss.
