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After weeks of failed contract negotiations, the New England Patriots have finally decided to trade four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a 3rd Round Pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Given the state that both the Patriots and Falcons find themselves in entering the 2024 season — […]

Matthew Judon’s time with the New England Patriots is over as he heads to the NFC South to join the Atlanta Falcons. The Patriots moved the star edge rusher in a trade on Wednesday, receiving the Falcons’ third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft as part of the move. Wednesday’s tenure marks the end of […]

When contract talks stall, the vultures sometimes come out. Maybe not for the superstars, like Cee Dee Lamb and Dak Prescott in Dallas. But for the New England Patriots, a contract stalemate with Matthew Judon has the team receiving multiple trade calls. Teams have inquired about acquiring the four-time Pro Bowl standout, according to ESPN’s […]

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon has sat out a few practices in training camp this summer. Holdouts are a part of NFL training camp but Judon has been an interesting case. He was back in pads on Monday and spoke with reporters after the practice. NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry reported that Judon said […]

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon reportedly has returned to practice on Thursday, according to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. The Patriots have some good pieces on the defensive side of the ball, and Matthew Judon is one of those pieces. He is an established veteran and a vital leader for New England on […]

The New England Patriots are still getting their roster for the 2024-25 season squared away. One returning member the Patriots are having a contract dispute with is linebacker Matthew Judon. Judon rejected claims that the team gave him a new offer amid his absence from training sessions. Judon has reportedly missed practices and had conversations […]

The New England Patriots are one of the most fresh-faced teams in the National Football League this season with new coach Jerod Mayor taking over for Bill Belichick and Drake Maye getting his crack at the starting QB position. Matthew Judon is an expected leader of the Pats’  2024 linebacking corps, but he must first […]

When New England Patriots star edge rusher Matthew Judon reported to training camp last week, he confirmed that he is unhappy with his current contract. Still, Judon said he would participate in practice and play despite that dissatisfaction. However, his feelings about the issue may have changed this week. Judon was not uniform when the […]

The New England Patriots spent much of the offseason handing out extensions to key members of their team, but one guy who hasn’t gotten one yet is star defensive end Matthew Judon. Considering the fact he only played in four games last season before he suffered a torn lower bicep that ended his season, though, […]

The New England Patriots looked to be in danger of getting into contract disputes with two core veterans, but the organization can take a deep breath for now. Defensive linemen Matthew Judon and Davon Godchaux are both looking for extensions as they enter the final years of their deals, but they won’t be holding out. […]

It appears Matthew Judon and the New England Patriots still have some work to do in order to get his contract situation resolved. Judon and the Patriots have had negotiations about a new deal, Fox Sports’ Henry McKenna reported. Judon asked New England for a new deal and has received an offer, but the two […]

New England Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon is preparing to enter the final year of his contract, so there was some chatter that the star defender could potentially hold out of mandatory minicamp this month. Well, Judon has put the kibosh on those rumors pretty quickly, as he showed up to the start of Patriots […]

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon wants to put rumors to rest. Judon is putting a stop to speculation that he is being traded from the team, per Boston.com. Judon took to social media to quell those rumors, with two posts. One of the posts used a famous quote from the movie The Wolf of […]

You can count Matthew Judon as one of the several New England Patriots players who approve of Jerod Mayo’s promotion to head coach in the aftermath of Bill Belichick’s departure. Speaking to WEEI as he celebrated the opening of his restaurant in Dallas, Judon shared his excitement for the Patriots’ defense this upcoming season with […]

Matthew Judon is doing a lot this offseason. Aside from on-field preparations, the linebacker has been very vocal about his recruitment pitches. Following a recent attempt to bring Mike Evans to the New England Patriots, Judon now turns his sights to two other offensive players: Calvin Ridley and Josh Jacobs. Appearing on the “Good Morning […]

The beginning of free agency is still a few weeks away, but that won’t stop players around the league from shooting their shot in an attempt to lure a new high profile teammate or two to town. Consider New England Patriots defensive end Matthew Judon one of the first this year who has done so […]

Matthew Judon doesn’t have a preference on who is the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback in 2024 as long as they’re doing their job. The Patriots star edge rusher admitted that he just wants to see better quarterback play when asked if he thought Mac Jones is still a “good fit” with the team, via […]

Following a disappointing 2023 NFL season marked by a 4-13 record and a failure to reach the playoffs, the Washington Commanders are at a critical juncture. As they gear up for the 2024 NFL offseason, the Commanders have a crucial opportunity to reshape their roster through strategic trades and acquisitions. Here, we’ll assess the team’s […]

The New England Patriots will have to try to turn their season around without star pass rusher Matthew Judon, who suffered a torn bicep and will be sidelined indefinitely. As more details come out about his recovery timeline, it’s clear that he will be out for a while. Judon will undergo surgery this Wednesday, according […]

New England Patriots star defenders Matthew Judon and Christian Gonzalez received some unfortunate injury updates that have them ruled out indefinitely while they seek second opinions, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Patriots’ first-round pick Christian Gonzalez and pass-rushing standout Matthew Judon both are out indefinitely while they seek second opinions on their injuries, per sources. […]

New England Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon left Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half, and he is being evaluated for a biceps tendon injury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Matthew Judon will be getting an MRI to determine the severity of his injury, but regardless, he is expected to […]

The New England Patriots have a unique challenge in front of them on Sunday when they host the Miami Dolphins. Tyreek Hill leads the way for a high-flying Dolphins offense, recording 11 receptions for a whopping 215 yards and two touchdowns in their thrilling, season-opening win over the Los Angeles Chargers. As Hill presents a […]

Patriots star linebacker Matthew Judon recently blamed Ariana Grande for the death of Mac Miller. In a quote post on X (formerly Twitter), the Patriots star responded to a post from Daily Loud pointing out that Grande pays tribute to Miller on her new album. “Absolutely no one cares,” Judon said. “Don’t be sad now […]

The New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers are holding joint practices this week ahead of their preseason game on Saturday, and Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon spoke candidly on the amount of scuffles that happened during practice. “We don’t put gloves on for a living,” Matthew Judon said, via Rob Demovsky of ESPN. “We’re not […]

Matthew Judon is back practicing as a full participant at New England Patriots training camp after he reportedly received a pay bump for the 2023 season. Prior to Sunday, the Pro Bowl edge rusher was at practice, but was a limited participant as he mostly worked out on the lower field, where players do conditioning […]

The New England Patriots’ 2021 free agency marked a rare swerve in organizational philosophy, as they went on a big spending spree and overpaid multiple players like Jonnu Smith, Nelson Agholor and Hunter Henry. It would have been a full-blown fiasco if not for the addition of star edge rusher Matthew Judon. That is a […]

Matthew Judon has been a beast for the New England Patriots over the course of his time there. After joining the team in 2021, the star linebacker has quietly racked up double-digit assists in the last two seasons. Because of that, the Pats were inclined to rework Judon’s contract in order to reward him after […]

Matthew Judon’s limited action in practice so far has been one of the top storylines out of New England Patriots training camp. The Pro Bowl edge rusher has mostly worked off to the side and on the lower field, where injured players typically workout during practice, even though he isn’t on the physically unable to […]

New England Patriots star Matthew Judon isn’t on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, but his participation so far in training camp has been limited as he has worked out the lower field among the injured players. As some might be concerned about Judon’s situation, Bill Belichick gave a little bit of clarity, but […]

Matthew Judon might be on the backend of his contract, but he has his eyes set on staying with the New England Patriots beyond that. The Pro Bowl edge rusher revealed to WBZ’s Dan Roche over the weekend that he wants to retire with the team that signed him in 2021. “I don’t ever want […]

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon has come to the defense of his teammate Jack Jones amid the criticisms he’s getting for his latest firearm incident. For those who missed it, Judon has been arrested last Friday after allegedly trying to bring loaded firearms into a plane at the Boston Logan International Airport. Two firearms […]

Does New England Patriots star pass rusher Matthew Judon know something we don’t? Judon, who has made it no secret that he wants free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on the Patriots, denied that he had attempted to recruit the All-Pro on Twitter. But Judon’s latest tweet seems to strongly indicate that the Patriots have […]

DeAndre Hopkins’ visit with the New England Patriots continued well into Thursday afternoon, which could be a good sign of things to come on a possible deal between the two sides. Hopkins’ visit in Foxborough with the Patriots was positive for both parties as of Thursday afternoon, according to MassLive’s Mark Daniels. The visit appeared […]

DeAndre Hopkins took his visit to the New England Patriots on Wednesday. During his visit, he linked up with Patriots star Matthew Judon, which will hype up New England fans, via Sports Illustrated. DeAndre Hopkins chillin’ with Matthew Judon on his visit to New England 👀 (📸: @DeAndreHopkins) pic.twitter.com/zDhpaQIEzv — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 15, […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Based on social media posts, there might be no player on the New England Patriots that wants to become teammates with DeAndre Hopkins more than Matthew Judon. The Pro Bowl linebacker has tweeted about Hopkins joining the Patriots at least four times this offseason, with his latest tweet coming on Saturday when […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – In the New England Patriots’ three organized team activities and two mandatory minicamp practices made available to the media, the defense has mostly gotten the upper hand against the offense. That was the case on Tuesday with the defense recording a pair of interceptions against Mac Jones. Some of the defense’s success […]

Micah Parsons‘ jersey choices have placed him in the same company as Drake, according to New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon. Usually that is exactly the type of megastar people clamor to be compared to, but when fanhood is the topic in question, there may be no greater dishonor to a man’s reputation. Parsons showed […]

Ever since Asante Samuel came at Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, Matthew Judon has been on the front line defending his team. But while Judon may defend the Patriots, Samuel isn’t backing down from a fight; at least verbally. While Samuel threw the first punch, Judon clapped back, saying that the Patriots’ culture […]

Ever since joining the New England Patriots, Matthew Judon has been the team’s recruiter of sorts and always has the franchise’s back on social media. When Asante Samuel fired a shot at Bill Belichick and the Patriots, Judon made sure to respond. As Lamar Jackson looks for his next team, Asante Samuel encouraged the QB […]