MATTHEW JUDON NEWS

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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

Dealing with hamstring issue Judon (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Judon appears to have aggravated his hamstring issue during the Falcons' Week 5 win over the Buccaneers. However, the veteran edge rusher was still able to record two total tackles and one pass defended across 31 defensive snaps. Judon is expected to play in Sunday's matchup against the Panthers unless he downgrades to no participation either Thursday or Friday.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Judon postgame interview after divisional win against the Saints Matthew Judon talks defensive opportunities and the game winning field goal by Younghoe Koo.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Cleared to play Week 4 Judon (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Saints and is expected to play.

Impact Judon was limited in practice early in the week but is good to go for a big divisional tilt. The 32-year-old has logged 15 tackles (eight solo), including 1.5 sacks, and three QB hits in his first three games with the Falcons following his summer acquisition from New England.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Judon (hamstring) was a limited participant during practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Judon was a full participant Wednesday, so he may have suffered the injury during practice. Although the late addition to the injury report isn't the best news, he'll have a chance to ramp up his activity Friday and still has a couple of days to heal up ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup with the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records sack in win Judon finished with six tackles (three solo), including a sack, during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles.

Impact After recording 0.5 sacks in the season opener, Judon got his first solo sack in Week 2. The veteran was the only Falcon who got to Jalen Hurts in the backfield during Monday Night Football, which is precisely why Atlanta traded for Judon this offseason. In 2021 and 2022, Judon totaled 28 sacks for the Patriots, and he's currently on pace to reach double-digit sacks for the third time in his career.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Judon Savagely Taunted Eagles Fans After Falcons' Game-Sealing Interception Judon didn’t mince words when addressing Eagles fans in the stands after the Falcons’ win on Monday night.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Makes minor splash in debut Judon registered five tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Making his Falcons debut, Judon played 46 of Atlanta's 68 defensive snaps. He was quiet for most of the game, but on third-and-13 in the fourth quarter, Judon combined with Grady Jarrett to sack Justin Fields for an eight-yard loss. The Falcons' pass rush has been a major concern for years, and Judon is expected to remedy that. However, he's still learning a new system, so he may not see enough pass-rushing snaps to generate strong IDP value for a few weeks.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes minor splash in debut Judon registered five tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Making his Falcons debut, Judon played 46 of Atlanta's 68 defensive snaps. He was quiet for most of the game, but on third-and-13 in the fourth quarter, Judon combined with Grady Jarrett to sack Justin Fields for an eight-yard loss. The Falcons' pass rush has been a major concern for years, and Judon is expected to remedy that. However, he's still learning a new system, so he may not see enough pass-rushing snaps to generate strong IDP value for a few weeks.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Judon previews Falcons Week 1 matchup vs. Steelers | 'GMFB OT' Atlanta Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon wakes up with "GMFB OT" to preview Falcons Week 1 matchup vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Atlanta Falcons sign cornerback A.J. Terrell to 4-year contract extension

The Atlanta Falcons have signed cornerback A

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matthew Judon on coming to the Falcons, 2024 goals: 'To play with reckless abandonment. That's the mission' The Falcons sent a 2025 third-round pick to New England to acquire the veteran pass rusher. Now officially a Falcon, Judon reflects on recen...

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Matthew Judon speaks on earning his place in ATL and gratefulness after returning from injury Atlanta Falcons Outside Linebacker Matthew Judon spoke with the media following his first practice at the Falcons' 2024 AT&T Training Camp....

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons DL Grady Jarrett on addition of Matthew Judon and Justin Simmons | 'GMFB' Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett wakes up with "GMFB" to discuss addition of linebacker Matthew Judon and safety Justin Simmo...

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM