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Matthew Judon Delivers a Clear Message as Season Approaches

Matthew Judon Sends A Clear Message Ahead Of Season


Matthew Judon #9 of the New England Patriots reacts before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

New England Patriots star pass rusher Matthew Judon faced an early end to his 2023 season after tearing his biceps just four games in, despite managing a solid four sacks during that brief period.

Now in the healing process, Judon is primed to make a strong comeback and, at 31 years old, aims to resume his dominant form without missing a beat.

Per NFL.com, Judon has sent a clear message to the league, declaring, “I’m out for a vendetta” following his injury.

Judon’s determination is further fueled by entering a contract year, providing him with added motivation to secure a long-term deal, considering his age.

In the previous season, the Patriots’ defense ranked average by most standards but notably lacked in pass rush, accumulating only 36 sacks as a team, the sixth-lowest in the league.
Christian Barmore was the lone player to surpass 4.5 sacks, underscoring the significance of Judon’s return for enhancing the defensive unit significantly.

Judon currently carries a $14.675 million cap hit in the final year of a 4-year, $54 million contract with the Patriots, proving his worth thus far. The 2023 season marked the first time he fell short of playing at least 14 games in a single season throughout his career.

Expected to bounce back stronger than ever, Judon’s torn biceps injury is unlikely to hinder his explosive performance moving forward.