It was expected the New England Patriots would have to return to the negotiating table this offseason with star defender Matthew Judon. That became the case after Bill Belichick restructured Judon’s deal last offseason, giving him a cash advance rather than adding any new money to his deal.
Judon, who is entering the final year of his deal, is unlikely to play the 2024 campaign for a modest $6.5 million base salary. The 31-year-old pass-rusher is worth much more, after all. Judon recorded four sacks in four games during the 2023 campaign after a career-best 15.