Breaking: $22.5 Million Star Pass Rusher Likes Tweet About Joining Ravens

Based On His Recent Liked Tweets, New England Patriots Edge Defender Matthew Judon Wants To Reunite With His Former Team Via Trade.

The New England Patriots are in the beginning stages of a long rebuild, and it’s safe to wonder whether or not an established veteran like Matthew Judon will request a trade rather than deal with another lost season. After starting his career with the Baltimore Ravens, Judon joined New England in 2021 and has been one of the best players of the post-Brady Era. From 2021 to 2022, the edge defender recorded a combined 28 sacks while helping to create one of the better defenses in the game.

Unfortunately, injuries limited Matthew Judon to just four games in 2023. Without him, New England crashed and burned en route to landing the third-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. With Bill Belichick gone, the Patriots are embarking on a long rebuild, and the former fifth-round pick might want to play with a contender in 2024.

While Matthew Judon has not publicly requested a trade, a recent Twitter post makes it clear that he’s looking for a new home. Recently, the edge defender liked a post calling for him to return to the Baltimore Ravens.

Latest Post Suggests Matthew Judon Wants Trade to Baltimore Ravens

It’s understandable that Matthew Judon would want a move to his former squad. While the four-time Pro Bowler has been an excellent teammate for the Patriots, he is not part of the long-term plans. The edge defender is now 32 years old and has only one season left on his contract. While anything is conceivable, it’s difficult to imagine the Patriots remaining competitive in 2024. The team has a new quarterback, head coach, and several new weapons to add into the attack, so why would the veteran want to stay and play another year on a losing team?

In contrast, the Baltimore Ravens are one of the league’s finest teams. While the team lost a significant amount of talent in free agency, they will remain one of the AFC’s top contenders as long as Lamar Jackson is healthy. With Jadeveon Clowney in Carolina, the Ravens may trade for Matthew Judon, acquiring one of the game’s most efficient pass rushers.

Of course, if Matthew Judon is available for trade, the Ravens will not be the only team interested in him. Despite his age, Judon has averaged around one sack per game over the last two seasons. Assuming no long-term health issues, the following teams may make a play for him.

Other Potential Destinations

Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs will have a difficult time pulling off the three-peat as currently constructed. This team won with defense last year, and that’ll be harder to do with L’Jarius Sneed on the Titans. With Rashee Rice possibly sidelined for his involvement in the car crash, the defense will be more important than ever. If Kansas City doesn’t trust Felix Anudike-Uzomah to bounce back from his underwhelming rookie campaign, the team could trade for Matthew Judon to form one of the league’s better pass rushes.

Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars had the fewest sacks in football last season, and they have done little to address the problem. Josh Allen will return, and Arik Armstead will be in town, but it will not be enough to beat the Houston Texans. This organization must maximize Trevor Lawrence’s rookie deal, and one of the greatest ways to accomplish so is through a Matthew Judon trade. If Judon can reclaim his 2021-2022 form, the sky is the limit for this pass-rushing tandem.

Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are all-in with Kirk Cousins, which means they should try and improve their defense. The unit had trouble consistently getting after the quarterback last season, and Matthew Judon should be able to address that issue. If Cousins can fully recover from his Achilles injury, then this team should comfortably win the NFC South with Judon’s help.