The New England Patriots are coming into a brand new period of their franchise. Invoice Belichick and the Patriots parted methods after the 2023 season. Former Patriots LB Jerod Mayo was employed to switch Belichick. Moreover, the crew parted methods with QB Mac Jones this offseason. With the third choose within the 2024 NFL Draft, the Patriots chosen QB Drake Maye out of North Carolina.
Over the previous few seasons, the crew’s greatest defensive participant has been LB Matthew Judon. The 31-year-old performed in simply 4 video games final season after he tore his bicep. Judon is about to enter the ultimate season of a four-year cope with the Patriots. He’s set to make a base wage of $6.5 million. Till Thursday, Judon had been sitting out amid a contract dispute. The previous fifth-round choose needs his contract to be renegotiated. On Friday, Judon participated in his first totally padded observe of the 2024 season.
New England wants Matthew Judon to remain wholesome in 2024
Matthew Judon taking part in his first full padded observe of the 2024 season.
Was seen going by way of particular person drills and one rep of 11 vs. 11. @ABC6 #NEPats pic.twitter.com/QrbD6GEeiY
— Ian Steele (@RealianSteele6) August 2, 2024
Matthew Judon spent the primary 5 seasons of his profession with the Baltimore Ravens. He had (34.5) sacks in his 5 years with the Ravens. His highest season whole was 2019 with (9.5) sacks. Forward of the 2021 season, Judon signed a four-year, $54.5 million cope with the Patriots. Judon performed in all 17 video games for New England in 2021 and had (12.5) sacks. That was a brand new profession excessive for Judon. Nonetheless, he topped that along with his 2022 marketing campaign when he had (15.5) and earned his fourth-straight Professional Bowl choice.
Sadly, Judon tore his bicep in 2023 and solely performed in 4 video games for the Patriots. Judon nonetheless completed the season with (4.0) sacks. This offseason, the veteran LB wished to work on his contract. He felt like he was not being paid sufficient for the 2024 season. In 5 years with the Ravens, he had (34.5) sacks and he has (32.0) in 38 profession video games with New England. There’s no denying that Judon is the crew’s greatest cross rusher and the Patriots want his manufacturing. Matthew Judon has had assist from his teammates and his head coach whereas contract negotiations have been happening. Each events are optimistic a deal may be labored out sooner or later.
