Oct 1, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon (9) walks off the field injured during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Before the Atlanta Falcons acquired Matthew Judon on Wednesday, the Arizona Cardinals had discussions with the New England Patriots about a trade for the player, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Arizona finished 30th in sacks last season with 33, and general manager Monti Ossenfort had little reason to ask about the cost of a player such as Judon. However, after starting linebacker and second-year player B.J. Ojulari tore his ACL during training camp, that necessity was even more pressing.
Judon, who turns 32 on Thursday, had 28 total sacks from 2021-22 before playing only four games in the 2023 season due to a season-ending bicep injury. The four-time Pro Bowler is in the final year of his contract that earns him only $6.5 million, which had Judon seeking out a reworked contract and extension from New England.
Atlanta traded for Judon on Thursday in exchange for a third-round pick.
Judon isn’t the only pass rusher with unresolved contract issues leading to trade buzz. New York Jets linebacker Haason Reddick reportedly requested a trade from New York shortly after he was traded there by the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this offseason. The Jets shortly later released a statement saying they told Reddick they would not be trading him.
