A person with knowledge of the deal tells the AP that the New England Patriots have traded four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the teams haven’t announced the trade.
New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon walks onto the field during a joint NFL football practice with the Philadelphia Eagles, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon smiles from the sidelines during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass.
Judon became available because of a contract dispute. He has a base salary of $6.5 million this season and is seeking a new deal. The Falcons needed a pass rusher to bolster a defense that hasn’t had a player with double-digit sacks since Vic Beasley had 15 1/2 in 2016. Judon, who turns 32 on Thursday, played his first seasons in Baltimore. He had 34 1/2 sacks for the Ravens and made two of his four Pro Bowls. He thrived in Bill Belichick’s defense in New England, making a career-high 15 1/2 sacks in 2022.Maaddi is senior NFL writer for The Associated Press. He’s covered the league for 24 years, including the first two decades as the Eagles beat writer.
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