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Patriots DC defends Matthew Judon amid looming contract issues

New England Patriots defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington is pleased with the way linebacker Matthew Judon has handled his business on the field.

Judon’s unresolved contract has been a key storyline throughout training camp. The linebacker has since been practicing with the team after somewhat of a rocky start. Cameras caught him having an animated exchange with coach Jerod Mayo and leaving the field during a training camp practice in late July.

However, since that incident, Judon has returned with the intention to play out the final year of his contract. He is coming off a season in 2023 that saw him record 13 combined tackles and four sacks.