New Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Matt Judon endears himself to fans before he even takes a snap at Mercedes-Benz stadium.
addressed one of the biggest needs on their team last week when they traded a 2025 third-round pick to the
The Falcons wanted Judon to amp their pass rush that showed significant improvement in 2023. However, even doubling their sack total year-over-year from 21 to 42Judon wanted a new contract from the rebuilding Patriots who finished 4-13 last season. The Patriots solicited offers when they weren't able to come to terms with Judon.
One addendum to the Patriots/Falcons trade of last week: New England, believing the Bears and Falcons were in a similar category, and with third-round offers from both, gave OLB Matthew Judon his choice of being dealt to Atlanta or Chicago.
The Falcons and Bears seem to be joined at the hip the last several years. Falcons Director of Player Personnel Ryan Pace came from Chicago. The Falcons added a multitude of former Bears players under previous head coach Arthur Smith while they battled salary cap restraints.
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