The Baltimore Ravens and outside linebacker Matthew Judon have until 4:00 p.m. ET today to work out a contract extension or the $16.808 million cap hit will be locked in for the 2020 season. While neither the Ravens nor Judon necessarily need a deal done right now, the deadline presents some pressure to get something worked out in order to retain one of the best players on the roster and potentially free up some salary-cap space.
Well known for his more casual attitude during interviews and frequent jokes, Judon has taken to Twitter with the deadline quickly approaching and fans on edge. Judon first raised eyebrows after asking Chiefs defensive back Tyrann Mathieu about the real estate prices in Kansas City.
@Mathieu_Era how’s the real estate in KC. Asking for a friend
— Matthew Judon (@man_dammn) July 14, 2020
This came right after it was reported the Chiefs had given defensive tackle Chris Jones an $85 million extension on top of the $500 million deal for quarterback Patrick Mahomes last week. While Judon reiterated he was asking “for a friend,” the joke didn’t exactly thrill Ravens fans on Twitter.
Judon wasn’t done yet, hinting about an “important call” the day and time of the deadline.
Y’all leave me alone I’m waiting on an important call before 4 pic.twitter.com/oI4RUFSBT0
— Matthew Judon (@man_dammn) July 15, 2020
While Judon’s tweet could just as easily be another joke or him hoping something gets done before the deadline, it’s going to make the next few hours a little more interesting at least.
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