In their first offseason after long-time head coach and quasi-general manager Bill Belichick’s departure, the New England Patriots have focused on building from within. Rather than make any splash free agency signings or big trades, they invested in their internal talent by handing out new contracts to several key players.
Not yet on that list is edge defender Matthew Judon, who is entering the final year of his contract. Nonetheless, the Pro Bowler appears to be under no pressure to work something out — all while remaining hopeful in his future as a Patriot.
“I think with the contract stuff, if it happens, it happens,” Judon recently told WEEI’s Mike Kadlick.