Report: Patriots trading Pro Bowl LB Matthew Judon to Falcons

The New England Patriots are reportedly trading four-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter .

Judon was in the final year of his contract and failed to agree to terms with the Patriots on an extension, despite being offered a new deal over the summer.

The situation appeared to be headed towards a standstill with the Patriots not receiving a worthy trade offer, and Judon willing to bet on himself by playing out his contract for $6.5 million in 2024.

However, the Falcons stepped in and offered a significant return for the aging defensive star, who is coming off a season-ending biceps injury.

Judon leaving is a tough loss for the Patriots, but they have the pieces in place to still be an effective pass-rushing team without him.

Anfernee Jennings stepped up last season and became a strong replacement for Judon. Oshane Ximines has had an incredible training camp, and the team also re-signed Joshua Uche during the offseason.

The Patriots had the right players in the pipeline to be ready for this moment.

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