Imagine a pass-rushing group that includes Bradley Chubb, Matthew Judon, Jaelan Phillips, and Chop Robinson as the playoffs draw near in December.
Prior to Judon being sold to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round selection, the Miami Dolphins were reportedly in trade talks to acquire Judon from the New England Patriots, according to Aaron Wilson, an NFL reporter for Houston’s NBC TV affiliate KPRC.
According to OTC, Judon, 32, is in the final year of a four-year contract with a $6,735,294 salary cap hit. The four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher had his sights set on extending his deal. The Patriots had $51 million in salary cap space, but they were unable to come to a consensus.
Judon’s bicep tear limited him to just four games played in the previous campaign. But before to his injury, he had only racked up 19.5 sacks in the preceding 21 games.
The Dolphins had roughly -$30 million in salary cap space earlier in the offseason. Nevertheless, Miami now has $22 million to work with, which they may also carry over to the following season, after extending the contracts of Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Tua Tagovailoa.
If the rumour is true, Chris Grier gave the organisation enough leeway to pursue disgruntled players. Adding Judon would have been a wise decision, particularly given Shaq Barrett’s departure last month created a need in that role.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network claims that before the deal, Judon and the Falcons had not discussed a new contract. Although Judon requested a new contract from the Patriots, there is no guarantee he will receive one with the Falcons.
Miami might have benefited from this ambiguity. They might have let another team manage Judon’s future contract while using him as a one-year player. However, the Dolphins may have retained him for a longer amount of time if things on the pitch had gone smoothly.
The Dolphins could have employed Judon early in the season as Chubb and Phillips healed from their injuries from the previous campaign, if they hadn’t been concerned about a contract extension right away.
Judon may have been a long-term possibility with some roster adjustments, but with Phillips heading towards a new contract and Chubb already committed to a five-year, $110 million contract, he may have been a temporary solution.
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