It appears as though outside linebacker Matthew Judon will indeed be a member of the Baltimore Ravens this season. Judon has officially signed his franchise tag, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, two and a half months after the Ravens initially placed the tender. The one-year deal will see Judon earn $15.828 million for the 2020 season.
Many had wondered if Judon was going to hold out for a long-term contract, as we’ve seen other franchise tag recipients do over the last few years. However, with a deadline of July 15 to sign the tender, Judon’s decision to ink the deal points to him being willing to play in 2020 without the security a long-term contract provides.
Judon was Baltimore’s best pass rusher last season, taking over for Za’Darius Smith and Terrell Suggs, who had both left in free agency last offseason. Judon had a career-high 9.5 sacks in 2019 while also forcing four fumbles. Over four seasons with the Ravens, Judon has 28.5 sacks, 186 combined tackles, seven forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.
After not addressing the position in the 2020 NFL Draft and only re-signing Pernell McPhee, Baltimore is hoping Tyus Bowser or Jaylon Ferguson can further step up this season.
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