Matthew Judon preferred trade to Falcons over Bears, per report
After completing a trade for Patriots outside linebacker Matthew Judon last week, the Falcons finally have the impact edge rusher they've long needed. Atlanta sent a 2025 third-round pick to New England in exchange for Judon, but there was heavy competition on the trade market.
The Chicago Bears and Houston Texans were among the teams involved in trade talks. The deal reportedly came down to the Bears and Falcons, with both teams offering third-round picks in next year's draft. According to NFL reporter Albert Breer, the Patriots didn't feel there would be much difference in compensation and gave Judon the final say between Chicago and Atlanta.
One addendum to the Patriots/Falcons trade of last week: 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.— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) August 18, 2024
Judon has been wildly productive throughout his NFL career, playing some of his best football over the last three seasons in New England. Since 2021, Judon has 32 career sacks in 38 games.
With Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons entering the fold, this Falcons defense just got a whole lot better. Assuming Judon stays healthy after returning from his torn biceps injury, Atlanta could be a serious threat in the NFC in 2024.
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