Report: Patriots’ Matthew Judon will miss ‘no less than two months’ with biceps harm

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Judon is anticipated to have surgical procedure on Wednesday.

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Matthew Judon will miss a good portion of the Patriots’ season after struggling a torn biceps in New England’s loss to Dallas on Sunday, in keeping with Tom Pelissero of NFL Media.

“Matthew Judon is anticipated to overlook no less than two months due to his biceps harm, per supply,” Pelissero wrote.

Judon can have surgical procedure on Wednesday, Pelissero reviews. ESPN’s Adam Schefter additionally confirmed the surgical procedure and mentioned that Judon will be out indefinitely.

“He needs to attempt to come again to play once more this yr,” Schefter wrote. “However, there are questions on whether or not he can or will. Both method he’s out indefinitely.”

Judon had 4 sacks over his first 4 video games this season. He’s sixth on the NFL’s league chief checklist for sacks. He’s additionally tied for fifth within the league in tackles-for-loss with 5.

Judon, who signed with the Patriots in 2021, has made the final 4 Professional Bowls.

An prolonged absence would depart an enormous gap within the Patriots protection, forcing the workforce to function with out their greatest cross rusher.

The Patriots may find yourself leaning extra closely on Josh Uche, who posted 11.5 sacks final yr and has a pair of sacks this season. Deatrich Smart posted a career-high 7.5 sacks final yr. Rookie Keion White, who impressed through the preseason, may additionally get extra alternatives.

However, it’s doubtless that the Patriots cross rush received’t pack fairly the identical punch with out Judon.

The Patriots will know extra about Judon’s standing after Wednesday’s surgical procedure, Pelissero wrote.