FOXBORO — The Patriots moved cash round to offer exterior linebacker Matthew Judon a pay increase in 2023, in keeping with ESPN’s Field Yates.
Judon acquired a $7 million signing bonus as a part of his amended contract, per ESPN. That $7 million was made up of $4 million of his 2023 base wage and $3 million of his 2024 base wage. His 2023 base wage was lowered from $11 million to $7 million, and his 2024 base wage was lowered from $9.5 million to $6.5 million.
The deal consists of as much as $3 million in incentives (up from $500,000) and holds a $16.44 million cap hit. His cap hit was beforehand over $18 million.
Judon’s new deal features a increased assure and extra upside for the sting defender. Since cash was borrowed from 2024, the Patriots will doubtless must amend his contract once more earlier than the 2024 season.
Extra factors
Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe delivered some excellent news in regards to the offensive set up Monday: “We’re way ahead of where we thought we were going to be at. We’re really deep into red zone, third down, open field stuff. … I’m sure there’s more install do be done, but I would say we’re about 80%.” … Defensive deal with Christian Barmore lifted guard Kody Russey off the bottom throughout a 1-on-1 drill Monday throughout observe through the use of his counter-hump pass-rush transfer. The Philadelphia native realized it from learning Hall of Fame cross rusher Reggie White. “That’s the legend, man. I wanted to play football because of him. I never saw him play, but I used to watch his football life. I’ve seen his highlights and fell in love with his game. I fell in love with his style, his game, especially what he did for Philadelphia.” … Mac Jones mentioned he and the Patriots’ receivers would go exterior to work out within the rain in the course of the spring this offseason to get accustomed to throwing and catching a moist ball. It paid off in a wet observe Monday … Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans instructed NFL Network that rookie C.J. Stroud will begin Thursday’s preseason recreation in opposition to the Patriots.
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