The New England Patriots have given new contracts to several of their starting-caliber players so far this offseason, but one realistic candidate is still missing from that group. Edge linebacker Matthew Judon, one of the team’s most valuable defenders of the last three years, has yet to sign a new deal.
It appears no agreement should be expected soon either. According to a report by Henry McKenna of Fox Sports, the Patriots have made an offer but the two sides are “not currently close” to reaching common ground.
Judon, 31, arrived in New England as an unrestricted free agent in 2021.