The New England Patriots let their star pass rusher decide his fate during their latest blockbuster.
for the return of a 2025 third-round pick after contract talks between the two sides stalled as the offseason began to dwindle. However, how the deal actually came to fruition is a bit interesting."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. Judon, obviously, picked Atlanta.
Instead of putting the decision in the hands of the front office, New England deferred to the thoughts of their Pro Bowl pass rusher, making for a mutually beneficial trade on both ends. As Judon leaves after three years of service with the Patriots and totaling 32 total sacks in his tenure, he departs on a good note to now pursue the chance of a playoff berth in Atlanta.
As the Patriots move on from their continuous contract discussions with Judon, they leave with a third-round pick for the coming draft in their pocket, and a focus honed in on a future filled with drafting and developing new talent.
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