Falcons Twitter celebrates trade for Patriots EDGE Matthew Judon
The Atlanta Falcons have finally acquired a legitimate pass rusher, sending a 2025 third-round pick to the New England Patriots for outside linebacker Matthew Judon, according to multiple reports. The Falcons placed third-round pick Bralen Trice on the injured reserve list on Sunday and the team was already lacking a true threat off the edge.
The Falcons now have one of the most productive pass rushers in the league. Judon, 31, has 66.5 career sacks, including a 15.5-sack campaign in 2022. Fans have been desperate for a playmaker on defense following an offseason that focused primarily on the offense and quarterback position. Atlanta will reportedly pay Judon's $6.5 million base pay and work towards a long-term extension.
Still, a third-round pick and less than $7 million is nothing for a premier edge rusher like Judon. Check out how fans on Twitter reacted to the news:
Sources: Several teams were interested in Matthew Judon, but it ultimately came down to the #Bears and #Falcons, with Atlanta finalizing the deal today. https://t.co/l46eVBo8FO
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 14, 2024
If he looks anything like he did pre-injury, instantly the best edge they’ve had in years.
Obvious area of need and makes me a lot more comfortable picking them to win the division. https://t.co/IlpjGpsMJM— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) August 14, 2024
— Cole D (@cole2diamonds_) August 14, 2024
Didn’t see this coming. But at least the red sleeves can continue..! https://t.co/zYYjuivgEz
— marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) August 14, 2024
MOOD!!!!!!!!! @HDouglas83 https://t.co/ECyUI8wS75 pic.twitter.com/EYuIIaqS3p
— Freddie and Harry (@FreddieandHD) August 14, 2024
Let Terry cook!! The Falcons signed a pass rusher! https://t.co/7HkNezSDad pic.twitter.com/R12j5vV5H3
— Carrie (@carrielynnxox) August 14, 2024
From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: The #Falcons swung a huge trade, landing Matthew Judon from the #Patriots to bolster their pass rush. pic.twitter.com/P13M1OzmBI
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 14, 2024
A THIRD ROUNDER?!?! Omg Terry masterclass https://t.co/D0ERrRVFkG
— sarah (@fangirlfornfl) August 14, 2024
The Falcons absorb Matthew Judon’s $6.5M base salary (for now). A contract adjustment is likely for him. Atlanta gets one of the best pass rushers in the NFL after recently losing Bralen Trice to an ACL tear.
The Patriots acquire future draft capital in their continued youth… https://t.co/2IKxytRLFr— Field Yates (@FieldYates) August 14, 2024
Oh my https://t.co/5Feh75zZDv
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) August 14, 2024
Yooooooo! We got pass rush help! https://t.co/qN8peUAdv1
— Ryan Loe (@RiseUpRyanKC) August 14, 2024
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