Reports: Patriots trading LB Matthew Judon to Falcons

The New England Patriots are trading linebacker Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday night.

NFL Network reported that the pick will be for the 2025 draft.

Judon was entering the final season of a four-year, $54.5 million contract that was to pay him $6.5 million in base salary, and he was seeking a new deal with New England. He was spotted having an animated conversation with Patriots first-year coach Jerod Mayo during a practice session last month, one that Judon did not participate in.

Of the 14 training camp practices New England has had this offseason, Judon had kept himself out of two.

A bicep tear limited Judon to just four games (two starts) last season. He still managed to record four sacks along with 13 tackles.

The 31-year-old Judon has played eight NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens (2016-20) and Patriots (2021-23), amassing 66.5 sacks, 369 tackles, nine forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 114 games (82 starts).

Judon is a four-time Pro Bowl selection.

--Field Level Media