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Matthew Judon doesn’t want to be the ‘villain’ amid contract drama with Patriots

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Matthew Judon has not been a happy camper in Foxborough so far this summer.

The star pass-rusher made it known early in camp that he’s not satisfied with his contract, with just one year left at a below-market rate of $14,675,848. Even though Judon is currently the highest-paid player on New England’s roster, his annual payout ranks 17th among players at his position in terms of average annual value.

“I’ve got to (play), honestly,” Judon said on Wednesday. “I’ve signed the deal, my signature is on it, so I’ve got to play on it.