MATTHEW JUDON NEWS

Matt Judon Fills Need For Patriots, But Jalen Mills' Fit Less Obvious The Patriots are spending freely in free agency, adding Matt Judon, Jalen Mills, Jonnu Smith and Davon Godchaux with $60 millon in cap space...

MARCH 15, 2021 • NESN.COM

2021 NFL free agency and trade news: Patriots dominate early activity, to sign Matt Judon, Jalen Mills, Jonnu Smith The New England Patriots have been big spenders early in free agency while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed their top free agents.

MARCH 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Patriots agree to deals with Matt Judon, Jonnu Smith, 2 others: Source Tight end Jonnu Smith and the New England Patriots have agreed to a four-year deal worth $50 million, a source confirmed to The Athletic. Th...

MARCH 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

How Patriots' defense, offense improve with signings of Matt Judon, Jonnu Smith How will Judon fit into New England's defense? What does Smith bring? And what do these aggressive moves do for New England's chances?

MARCH 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Grading Matt Judon's deal with the New England Patriots: B+ Bill Belichick continues to wave the money around as the NFL’s legal tampering window opens. In addition to adding tight end Jonnu Smith and...

MARCH 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Heads to New England Judon and the Patriots have reached agreement on a four-year, $56 million contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Judon has never reached double-digit sacks, but he does have six or more in four straight seasons, with no fewer than 19 QB hits each of those years. And while he applied more pressure than the modest sack totals indicate, critics will note that Baltimore's affinity for Cover-0 blitzes created unblocked pass-rush situations for Judon. Regardless, his competence as both a pass rusher and run defender helped stabilize an otherwise shaky position in Baltimore the past few years. In New England, Judon could be replacing John Simon, a fellow free agent who had only two sacks in 16 starts for the Pats last year.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots to sign linebacker Matt Judon to four-year deal - The Boston Globe Judon, a pass-rushing threat, tallied 50 tackles and two pass-breakups in 14 games last season for the Ravens.

MARCH 15, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Garafolo: Patriots making 'strong push' to sign Matt Judon NFL Network's Mike Garafolo says that the New England Patriots making 'strong push' to sign linebacker Matt Judon.

MARCH 15, 2021 • NFL.COM

Denzel Perryman, Matt Judon and Brian Poole among the defenders on the Browns’ radar as free agency opens: Browns Insider The Browns are eyeing a number of defenders, including edge-rusher Matt Judon, linebacker Denzel Perryman, and cornerback Brian Poole.

MARCH 14, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday

The term in use these days is “legal tampering.”

MARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bound for free agency The Ravens elected not to place their franchise tag on Judon ahead of Tuesday's deadline, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Baltimore will allow both Judon and Yannick Ngakoue to test the open market when free agency officially kicks off March 17. Hensley reported back in January that Judon is looking to earn $20 million per season on his next contract. Though Judon is sure to gather plenty of suitors in free agency, he'll likely have difficulty earning that large of a per-year figure.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not tagged by Ravens The Ravens will not place the franchise tag on Judon, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Judon will move on from Baltimore mid-March unless he and the team come to terms on an extension. Given his effectiveness as a pass rusher, Judon would no doubt have an easy time finding another landing spot if he does end up hitting free agency.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Judon rumors: 5 best fits in NFL free agency Pass rushers will be wanting money this offseason and Matt Judon is no exception when it comes to hitting the free agent market. The one th...

MARCH 7, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Playing tag is no kids' game for NFL teams

NFL teams could begin playing tag on Tuesday, and it’s no kids’ game for the 32 teams

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona Cardinals would welcome Matt Judon with open arms One of the biggest question marks for the Arizona Cardinals this offseason will be at the outside linebacker position. Haason Reddick, who i...

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • RAISINGZONA.COM

VIP: Wolverines envision Matt Judon with Top247 DL Justice Finkley in new defense TMI has the latest on one of the Wolverines’ targets

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Frustrated Ravens and Jackson seek different finish in 2021

When the Baltimore Ravens look back on their 2020 season, they’ll remember rallying from a team-wide surge of COVID-19 to reach the playoffs for the third successive year before de...

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ravens' season ends with Jackson in locker room, 17-3 loss

A season in which the Baltimore Ravens overcame a long list of obstacles to reach the playoffs ended with their star quarterback stuck in the locker room during the fourth quarter...

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for Saturday's game Judon (illness) does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's divisional-round matchup in Buffalo, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Judon missed Baltimore's first two practices of the week, but he was a full participant in Thursday's session. The fifth-year linebacker looks set to handle his usual starting role as the Ravens work to contain Josh Allen and the Bills.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Judon (illness) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Impact There is no indication at this time that Judon's illness is related to COVID-19. The fifth-year linebacker spent 10 days on the reserve/COVID-19 list back in December. If Judon is unavailable for the AFC divisional round against the Bills, Tyus Bowser likely will bump into a starting role.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Streaking Ravens look forward to 'next challenge' vs. Titans

The Baltimore Ravens charged into the playoffs with their fifth consecutive victory, a 38-3 rout of the Cincinnati Bengals

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL on pace to set scoring record in 2020 season

The NFL has gone on a scoring spree this season, with the league on pace to set a record for points scored in a campaign

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Torrid Ravens get jump on Giants, roll to easy 27-13 victory

Lamar Jackson directed four scoring drives during the decisive first half, and the surging Baltimore Ravens beat the New York Giants 27-13 to gain control of their own fate in the...

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers, Seahawks, Ravens, Chiefs each have 7 Pro Bowlers

Led by their star quarterbacks, the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers each had seven players selected to the Pro Bowl

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns get second crack at Ravens with playoff hopes high

The Browns are getting a second shot at the Ravens on Monday night

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS