New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon sent fans into a frenzy with a cryptic repost on social media.
He retweeted a Twitter (X) post suggesting he might be traded to the San Francisco 49ers in a package deal for All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. As expected, Patriots fans had mixed reactions to the retweet.
Some have actually encouraged a trade, while others would prefer Judon stay in New England. This has been one of the biggest talking points for the Patriots this offseason. Judon is one of the team’s best players and is in the final year of his contract.
The four-time Pro Bowler finds himself at a crossroads with his future in New England in doubt.
#Patriot LB Matthew Judon reposted this trade proposal, sending himself and a second-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for New England receiving WR Brandon Aiyuk and a fifth-round pick.
— Sophie Weller (@sophieewellerr) July 22, 2024
In response to Judon reposting a post encouraging the Patriots to trade him, fans took to social media to comment:
If there is anyone on earth who doesn’t want the Patriots to have a tumultuous and dramatic relationship with Matthew Judon, that’s for sure.
— Kara Lee (@itmekaralee) July 22, 2024
Together #Patriot The veterans are set to meet for training camp tomorrow, but it’s worth noting that EDGE Matthew Judon wants a contract extension. The team should do everything in their power to get him an extension. It’s not easy to find a player like him in today’s game. Pay him and keep him here…
— Bobby Thompson (@BThomps81) July 22, 2024
To be honest, I do 😅
— 👑 𝓝𝓲𝓬𝓴 👑 (@neverbeenequal) July 22, 2024
Or maybe he just wants Elliot Wolff to get his hands on Aiyuk
— Jason Durkee (@JasonDurkee8) July 22, 2024
Matthew Judon was never a true patriot.
— TheSlayterr (@TheSlayterr) July 22, 2024
I definitely want a pass Wow !Plus if you’ve been paying attention you’ll know aiyuk is asking for $30 million a year but since you’re the GM of Twitter you should be able to get him $5 million less.
— Andrew Butts (@Andrew__Butts) July 22, 2024
Wow Please don’t leave us. I wish I was Elliot Wolf. The first thing I would do is give you your money. You deserve it. Please stay here. We will win soon. Please trust the process. You have been my favorite player since we signed you. I would hate to see you go.
— Rocco Vendetti (@Rocco_Bendetti) July 22, 2024
Why on earth did Judon repost this?
— Payton Pritchard, MVP candidate (@Pritchard4MVP) July 22, 2024
Pinned tweets are bribes for DMs Wow I’ll re-sign and stay. And then I’ll tweet this (laughs)
— 2024 NBA Champion Boston Celtics (@choukchouktrain) July 22, 2024
Why make the defense worse? Give the SF the #1 pick and pay Aiyuk. Wow
— Sid Hildegard || cid-hg.bsky.social (@cid_hg) July 22, 2024
Trade Jabrill Peppers instead.
— Joseph (@ILuvSprts49) July 22, 2024
Why would we trade a second-best player for a best player? We need Judon.
— REDSOXIN4(Chris) (@ChrisBeaud97909) July 22, 2024
LOL, this is not enough to catch Aiyuk.
— Jordan Amdahl (@jrdnmdhl) July 22, 2024
Judon seems like a real leader lol
— I recommend trying ziplining (@Billy_D2411) July 22, 2024
What? Aiyuk wants more than $30. Do we need a “disgruntled” player with the highest salary who walks into the locker room with a positive vibe? Absolutely not! Tell the Wolf of Ball Street to pay Judon!!
— LKB57 (@LBattgirl57) July 22, 2024