Latest Matt Judon News

Atlanta Falcons sign cornerback A.J. Terrell to 4-year contract extension

Aug. 22, 2024 14:45 PM EDT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. to a four-year contract extension for a reported $81 million on Thursday. The Falcons locked up another key member of their defense, which was bolstered in the preseason by the trade for edge rusher...

Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers need each other for a Super Bowl: Analysis

Aug. 16, 2024 06:07 AM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Matthew Judon wanted a new contract and ended up on a new team with a better chance of winning. Brandon Aiyuk isn’t in a similar...

Falcons and 2-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons agree on 1-year deal, AP source says

Aug. 15, 2024 17:14 PM EDT

Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons agreed on an $8 million, one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the move. ...

Falcons acquire 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from Patriots

Aug. 15, 2024 11:04 AM EDT

The Atlanta Falcons have acquired four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from the New England Patriots for a third-round draft pick. The teams announced the trade on Thursday. Judon had 28 sacks in his first two seasons with the Patriots before finishing with...

Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon practices with team, discusses contract situation

Aug. 05, 2024 16:55 PM EDT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Matthew Judon spoke to reporters on Monday at training camp about his hope to get a new contract from the New England Patriots. The four-time Pro Bowler also had fellow linebacker Jahlani Tavai join him for post-practice media duty. For two...

Edge rusher Matthew Judon returns to Patriots practice

Aug. 01, 2024 16:32 PM EDT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots continue to be active in re-signing or extending the contracts of players going into the 2024 season. With defensive tackle Davon Godchaux becoming the latest player to agree to a new deal, the focus turns to edge rusher Matthew...

Drake Maye has at times looked like the quarterback answer the Patriots have been seeking

Jul. 26, 2024 15:44 PM EDT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — At times, Drake Maye looked like the answer to the quarterback conundrum the New England Patriots have been seeking since Tom Brady’s departure in 2020. Drafted third overall in this year’s NFL Draft, Maye made the play of the day during Friday’s...

Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon dissatisfied with current contract

Jul. 24, 2024 15:45 PM EDT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon confirmed Wednesday that he plans to participate in training camp, though he continued to express his dissatisfaction with his current contract. Judon, who signed with New England ahead of the 2021 season and has been a...