FALCONS ADD MULTI PRO-BOWL EDGE -- MATTHEW JUDON

It's official I guess.... Matthew Judon has been traded from the Patriots to the Atlanta Falcons. In the middle of a contract dispute, Judon apparently decided to rebel and refused to sign a contract extension offer from the Patriots.

Judon played in only four games last year, but gathered in four sacks (one per game..!!!).  In 2021 and 2022 he collected 28 sacks while playing in all 17 games each year....

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/pat...7cc26&ei=6

"Matthew Judon has a new team.

Judon has been traded by the New England Patriots to the Atlanta Falcons. The Patriots are receiving a third-round pick from the Falcons in return for the four-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The trade of Judon seemed inevitable after reports over the last few days indicated Judon, who turns 32 on Thursday, was limited to four games last season after he suffered a torn bicep early in the year. He still managed to accumulate four sacks despite his limited playing time.

Judon was arguably New England’s best defensive player in 2021 and 2022, totaling 28 sacks across the two seasons while appearing in all 17 games each year.

Judon is set to earn $6.5 million this season in what will be the final year of his deal. The Patriots had offered him an extension this offseason, but it apparently was not to his liking. It remains to be seen whether the Falcons will be giving him a contract extension."

That’s gonna hurt.