There have been rumors New England Patriots edge rusher Matt Judon may be seeking more money. However, he makes it clear he’s not willing to lose any to make a statement about his contract. The veteran linebacker confirmed he’ll be at the team’s mandatory minicamp, saying he does not want to be fined for missing it.
“Hell, yeah. I ain’t giving no money away,” Judon said when asked if he would be attending in June, via MassLive.
Missing camp, which runs from June 10-12, would result in about $100,000 in fines.
Judon’s absence from voluntary team activities left many wondering if it was contract related, as he enters the final year of his four-year, $56 million contract signed in 2021. He is set to make a base salary of $6.5 million in 2024 and given his contribution to the defense, it is understandable that he would be looking for more.
Judon is recovering from a bicep injury that sidelined him for the majority of last season.
He missed OTAs in 2023, just months before altering his contract. The four-time Pro Bowler looked for more money last offseason and came to…
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Author : Shanna McCarriston
Publish date : 2024-05-27 15:57:33
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