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Patriots' Matthew Judon: Not close to new dealJuly 10, 2024 | 05:32 PM

Judon and the Patriots are far apart in contract negotiations, Henry McKenna of FOX Sports reports. McKenna notes that Judon has asked for a new contract and the Patriots have presented an offer, but the sides "are not currently close to agreeing to a new deal." Judon is approaching the final year of his contract, which will pay him a modest $6.5 million next season. New England may be hesitant to offer the linebacker a hefty deal given that he played in just four games last season due to a torn biceps, though he has more than proven his ability as a pass rusher with 28.0 combined sacks over 2021 and 2022. Per Conor Ryan of Boston. com, Judon doesn't plan to hold out of camp if the sides don't agree to a new deal.