The Bears wished Matthew Judon, however on their phrases.
Chicago’s pursuit of Judon was a prime storyline within the newest episode of HBO’s “Laborious Knocks.” Basic supervisor Ryan Poles wasn’t too involved concerning the season-ending bicep harm Judon sustained final yr and made it clear the Bears have been keen to ship a third-round draft choose to the Patriots in alternate for the star pass-rusher.
Actually, Chicago was to this point together with its Judon pursuit that senior director of participant personnel Jeff King advised head coach Matt Eberflus that he was satisfied the commerce would “recover from the end line.” So, what occurred?
“Our language is mainly saying if the contract’s not signed, then he reverts again to New England,” Poles stated.
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Judon evidently was not glad with the provide the Bears dropped at the desk. As an alternative, the four-time Professional Bowl choice was shipped to Atlanta, the place he is set to play the 2024 season with out a new contract.
It is powerful to knock Chicago for wanting a stage of safety in a deal that will have been fairly costly. However you can also’t blame Judon for betting on himself and making an attempt to earn what most likely would be the final huge payday of his NFL profession.