MATTHEW JUDON NEWS

Healthy scratch Week 7 Judon (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Judon has worked in a rotational role at defensive end through the first six games of the regular season, accumulating six tackles (three solo) over that span. He will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's road game, which gives Kenneth Grant, Matthew Butler and rookie fifth-rounder Jordan Phillips more opportunities for snaps on the Dolphins' defensive line.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins host Patriots with both teams coming off lackluster Week 1 performances

The New England Patriots face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins face an early test after 'miserable' Week 1 loss

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SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Dolphins' McDaniel and Tagovailoa hope a blowout opening loss doesn't define their season

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SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Set to join Miami The Dolphins are slated to sign Judon to a one-year contract worth up to $6 million, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Judon was brought in for a visit with the Dolphins on Monday, and the meeting between the two sides went well enough for the veteran edge rusher to stick around in Miami. The 2016 fifth-rounder is coming off a disappointing 2024 campaign with the Falcons, when he finished with 41 tackles (25 solo), including 5.5 sacks, and five pass defenses (including a pick-six) across 17 regular-season games. Judon won't be brought in to serve in an every-down role, but he should get some rotational work at edge rusher with starters Bradley Chubb and Chop Robinson.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Visiting Miami Judon, who is a free agent, is visiting with the Dolphins on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Judon spent the 2024 season with the Falcons, appearing in all 17 regular-season games (15 starts), and registered 41 tackles (25 solo), including 5.5 sacks, and five pass breakups, including one interception, which Judon returned 27 yards for a touchdown. Judon has certainly lost a step at 33 years old and can't be relied upon as an every-down edge player at this stage of his career, but he still may have some pass-rush juice left in a sub-package role.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 24 • FOX SPORTS

Mailbag: Could the Ravens Draft a First Round Guard? Will the Ravens make more free agency moves? What about a reunion with Matthew Judon?

APRIL 2 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Falcons mailbag: What's going to happen with Kirk Cousins and the NFL Draft? This week's Falcons mailbag covers everything from possible draft picks to Matthew Judon's possible return to succession plans.

MARCH 25 • NYTIMES.COM

Former Patriots star Matthew Judon's Dedham home listed for $2.898 million Less than a year after former Pats player Matthew Judon was traded, the linebacker has listed his palatial Dedham home for $2.898 million.

MARCH 7 • BOSTON.COM

Falcons Quiet to Matthew Judon Before Free Agency The Atlanta Falcons reportedly haven't made contact with outside linebacker Matthew Judon's representatives.

FEBRUARY 25 • SI.COM

Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, assistant Jay Rodgers following defense's poor finish

The Atlanta Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers following first-year coach Raheem Morris’ sharp criticism of his defense

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Disappointing 2024 campaign Judon finished the 2024 season with 41 total tackles (25 solo), including 5.5 sacks, while also adding five passes defensed, including an interception, over 17 games.

Impact Judon was traded to the Falcons in August after three seasons with the Patriots, ultimately appearing in all 17 contests with Atlanta. The linebacker was unable to replicate his production from his time in New England though, securing just 5.5 sacks with the Falcons after compiling 32.0 sacks over 38 games with the Patriots. However, Judon did snatch his first career interception in Week 16 versus the Giants, returning it for a touchdown. The 32-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and he'll likely have many suitors interested in signing him.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

"Shoutout Jimmy Lake!" Matthew Judon is Mic'd Up against the Commanders Watch Falcons Outside Linebacker Matthew Judon as he is Mic'd Up for Sunday Night Football.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Productive in loss Judon recorded four total tackles (all solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday night's 30-24 overtime loss to the Commanders.

Impact Judon has been a key contributor to Atlanta's defensive success in his first season as a Falcon, recording 39 total tackles, including 5.5 sacks, and one pick-six while appearing in all 16 of the team's regular-season games thus far. However, his sack total has decreased substantially in 2024, compared to the 15.5 and 12.5 sacks tallied in his last two full seasons in the NFL. He'll aim to wreak havoc and disrupt Bryce Young when the Panthers visit Atlanta in Week 18.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Lock likely to start at QB for the Giants against the Colts on Sunday

Drew Lock is likely going to start at quarterback for the New York Giants against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday when they try to end a franchise-record 10-game losing streak

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

With rookie QB Penix showing poise in starting debut, the Falcons again control their playoff hopes

The Atlanta Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South and again in control of their playoff hopes

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons return two picks for TDs, beat hapless Giants 34-7

Michael Penix Jr. won his debut as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, thanks largely to a defense that returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns to hand the hapless New York Gia...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Matthew Judon intercepts Drew Lock for 26-yard TD Watch as outside linebacker Matthew Judon intercepts Drew Lock's pass short middle intended for Malik Nabers for a 26-yard touchdown.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Logs sack in loss Judon recorded two tackles (two solo), with 1.0 sacks, during the Falcons' 42-21 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Judon recorded one of Atlanta's four sacks of Sam Darnold during Sunday's loss. Judon has struggled so far this season, logging just 3.5 sacks in 13 games which is less than his total from last season, where he had 4.0 across just four games appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Mailbox: Progress report for Matthew Judon, Justin Simmons acquisitions We're 10 games into the season, so how do we evaluate the performances of two players who joined the team in training camp?

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons injury report: Matthew Judon returns to full-go Thursday Plus Drake London provides more information on return.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' Matthew Judon Under Fire After Latest Disappointing Outing Atlanta Falcons veteran edge rusher Matthew Judon hasn't recorded a sack since Week 2 of the NFL season.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • SI.COM

Set for Sunday Judon (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Impact Judon has been dealing with a hamstring issue off and on and played through the injury in Week 4. After logging a limited session Wednesday, the Grand Valley State product was able to log a full session Thursday, signifying he'll suit up Sunday against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE