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Matthew Judon writes ‘broken heart’ social media post after Patriots trade
By Dylan Svoboda,
4 hours ago
Matthew Judon apparently isn’t too happy about being traded to the Falcons.
The star pass rusher posted an emotional quote on social media after the Patriots dealt him to Atlanta , the teams announced Thursday — just weeks before the start of the 2024 NFL season.
The 32-year-old was reportedly seeking a long-term extension from New England throughout the summer while the team would only offer a one-year deal, souring the relationship between the sides.
“I don’t want to be the villain. I don’t want to be the bad guy,” Judon said on the “Shut Up Marc Podcast” in July. “But it’s like, shoot, bro, help me out. We’ve got the most cap [space] in the league right now. They don’t even get the money. What the hell are y’all doing with it? Y’all literally just not using it.”
New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon runs a drill during an NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. AP
Judon’s frustrations spilled onto the practice field on July 29 when he exchanged words with new head coach Jerod Mayo, leaving the session and missing the next day’s workouts.
He joins a Falcons defense that’s expected to look much different this season with the addition of defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and former Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as head coach.
The Falcons also signed defensive back Justin Simmons to a one-year, $8 million deal on Thursday, per NFL Network .
Judon played in just four games last season after tearing a bicep in Week 4, but in 2022, he was one of the very best defensive players in the NFL, finishing with 15.5 sacks, three pass deflections and 60 tackles en route to the Pro Bowl.
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