The New England Patriots will be without a vital member of the defense as Bill Belichick’s club attempts to dig out of their 1-3 hole to start the 2023 season.<\/p>\n
Pass rusher Matthew Judon will have surgery Wednesday to repair a biceps injury he suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys and is expected to be out at least two months, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday, per a source informed of the situation.<\/p>\n
ESPN first reported the news.<\/p>\n
Pelissero added that the team will know more about whether he can return this season after surgery.<\/p>\n
A two-month timetable would put Judon’s return at Week 14 at the earliest. Given the early-season struggles when he was in the lineup, will the Pats survive eight games and still be in contention without one of their top players?<\/p>\n
It’s a massive loss for New England’s defense, which has already been riddled with injuries. A four-time Pro Bowler, Judon leads the Patriots with 4.0 sacks, nine QB hits (no one else has more than three) and five tackles for loss.<\/p>\n
In August, Judon and the Pats agreed on a revised contract, increasing his guaranteed money in 2023.<\/p>\n