FOXBOROUGH, Ma s. (AP) Matthew Judon spoke to reporters on Monday at training camp about his hope to get a new contract from the New England Patriots.The four-time Pro Bowler also had fellow linebacker Jahlani Tavai join him for post-practice media duty.For two questions, Tavai served as Judons interpreter. Both times, Judon leaned over to his teammate to provide an answer.ADVERTISEMENT It marked the latest chapter of a training Jose Cruz Jersey camp saga featuring the star player seeking what he believes is proper compensation while making sure his voice is heard.Judon feels great, was Tavais response to the first question.Could you ask Judon if he has any contract-related news?After several moments, Tavai relayed next question into the microphone.After that, Judon handled the answers. He was asked to revisit his behavior during last Mondays practice which featured animated discu sions with head coach Jerod Mayo and Patriots front office staffers Eliot Wolf and Matt Groh.We had a conversation. Roy Oswalt Jersey I didnt want to be a distraction to the team. I wasnt participating in drills that day so I went inside. Then I got a me sage and came back out to talk to our general manager. At times I talk with my hands, Judon said. Regardle s of the emotions involved, you try and get to an understanding. Just because we dont agree doesnt mean we dont understand each others side.When Judon spoke to reporters earlier in camp, he noted that he signed the contract he did with the Patriots during the 2021 offseason. Still, he desires a salary increase as one of the NFLs top edge rushers someone who Craig Biggio Jersey has 32 sacks in 38 career games with New England.We have a market set by the highest guy, then everybody falls in line until the next person breaks that contract, Judon said. I have to go out there and do what Im obligated to do so I dont lose any money.Judon is scheduled to be a free agent after the 2024 season. Once again, he stre sed that only one side of the story is being told. Ive told you (reporters) of my desire to stay here, said Judon. With more Nolan Ryan Jersey years would come more money. Thats usually how a contract works, but its not up to me. (Wolf and Groh) come out here every day. You guys just dont ask them questions.Judon has participated in four straight practices since his absence last Tuesday he noted that Mike Scott Jersey he had something going on. The Patriots are scheduled to have one more practice before Thursdays preseason opener against Carolina.Football and busine s are two different things. I love playing football. I love my teammates. I dont like the busine s of football, Judon said. ___AP NFL:
