Patriots trade Matt Judon to Falcons after long-term contract freeze

Judon is 31 years old and will miss the 2023 season, in which he played just four games due to a torn biceps, but he still has four sacks. He has recorded 66.5 sacks during his eight-season career with the Baltimore Ravens and Patriots.

From 2021 to 2022 with the Pats, Judon averaged 14 sacks per season, but things got worse in Boston as the franchise handed out a bunch of extensions but left the quarterback unattended.

According to Over the Cap, New England has nearly $45 million in salary cap space. The Patriots have signed extensions to Kyle Dugger, Jabrill Peppers, offensive lineman Rhamond Stephenson, defensive lineman Christian Barmore, and offensive lineman Mike Onwenu, among others, during the offseason.

They won’t be handing Judon a role that will be difficult to fill. The Patriots will likely look to Anfernee Jennings, Josh Uche, Raekwon McMillan and others to fill the position.

As for Atlanta, the team is definitely in winning mode now.

The Judon deal comes after years of the team searching for a true wing forward and just days after rookie forward Bralin Trice was placed on the reserve list due to injury.

After making a splash by signing quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​to lead a talent-laden offense, the Falcons are now working to bolster their defense. With defensive lineman Grady Jarrett, safety Jesse Betts and cornerback AJ Terrell, Judon gives Atlanta a defensive anchor at every level.

Mayo said on Aug. 1 that he, Goodon and his team were “moving forward.” Now they are moving forward.