Matthew Judon

Matthew Judon

32-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Atlanta Falcons
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Judon suffered a torn right biceps Week 4 of last season, bringing his year to an early end after a strong start that included four sacks. He had 12.5 and 15.5 sacks his previous two seasons in New England, and he made it clear this summer that he expected a new contract, which eventually led the rebuilding Patriots to trade him to Atlanta for a third-round draft pick. Judon now becomes the top edge rusher for a team with serious playoff expectations, and his track record of posting decent tackle numbers in addition to the sacks suggests he should maintain some IDP value. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $54.5 million contract with the Patriots in March of 2021. Traded to the Falcons in August of 2024.
Set for Sunday
LBAtlanta Falcons
October 10, 2024
Judon (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Judon has been dealing with a hamstring issue off and on and played through the injury in Week 5. After logging a limited session Wednesday, the Grand Valley State product was able to put in a full session Thursday, signifying he'll suit up Sunday against the Panthers.
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Snap Counts
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Atlanta FalconsFalcons 2024 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

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35350%
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29742%
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Measurables Review
How do Matthew Judon's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
275 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.73 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.52 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.67 sec
 
Vertical Jump
35.0 in
 
Broad Jump
109 in
 
Bench Press
30 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
33.88 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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In his second year with the Patriots, Judon finished the 2022 season with 60 tackles, a team-high 15.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 17 games. As long as he continues to make his mark as a pass rusher - he also logged 12.5 sacks in 2021 - the 6-3, 261-pound linebacker will remain a cornerstone of New England's defense, as well as a player worthy of IDP consideration.
Judon, who signed a four-year, $54.5 million contract with the Patriots prior to the 2021 season, finished his first campaign with the team with 60 tackles and a fumble recovery to go with a team-high 12.5 sacks (tied for the seventh-highest mark in the NFL) in 17 games. The linebacker turns 30 in August and once again will be counted on to be a key cog in the Patriots defense, thanks to his pass-rushing utility.
Judon, who the Patriots signed to a four-year, $54.5 million contract this past offseason, has never reached double-digit sacks, but he does have six or more in four straight seasons, with no fewer than 19 QB hits each of those years. With New England, Judon - who logged 51 tackles in 14 games last year - will see regular snaps on the edge, a context that could allow him to surface as an IDP option if he's able to up his pass-rushing production in 2021.
Judon is playing under the franchise tag after an impressive 2019 in which he led the Ravens in sacks (9.5) and forced fumbles (4). He was the team's only reliable pass-rusher as no other Raven had more than 5.0 sacks on the year. Judon's sack numbers were no fluke, either as he was generating consistent pressure on the quarterback. His 33 quarterback hits ranked fourth in the league and he trailed the league leader, Shaquil Barrett, by four hits. Even if Baltimore dials back its blitz-heavy approach in 2020, it'll still likely count on Judon to generate pressure off the edge as its best pass-rusher.
Judon managed to stave off stiff competition for playing time and log over 650 snaps for the second consecutive year in 2018. Even though Judon rose to the challenge and picked up seven sacks, the Ravens continued to add depth on the edge this offseason to push him. Former Raven Pernell McPhee was signed late in free agency and Baltimore also spent a draft pick on the NCAA's all-time sack leader, Jaylon Ferguson. Judon still projects to see the most playing time of that trio, but it'd be naive to see those signings and think that the Ravens won't use a deep rotation at right outside linebacker. Look for Judon to have a snap count similar to last year's, which caps his ceiling and makes him a consideration only in deeper IDP formats.
Judon has gone from an unheralded fifth-round selection out of Grand Valley State to a vital cog in the Ravens linebacking corps. The team has a deep pass rush rotation, but Judon still managed to hold off touted draft picks like Tim Williams and Tyus Bowser last season en route to racking up eight sacks. Judon will once again be the starting weakside 'backer, though he'll need to continue his per-snap efficiency to keep that job.
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Dealing with hamstring issue
LBAtlanta Falcons
Hamstring
October 9, 2024
Judon (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Cleared to play Week 4
LBAtlanta Falcons
September 27, 2024
Judon (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Saints and is expected to play.
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Added to injury report
LBAtlanta Falcons
Hamstring
September 26, 2024
Judon (hamstring) was a limited participant during practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
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Records sack in win
LBAtlanta Falcons
September 17, 2024
Judon finished with six tackles (three solo), including a sack, during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles.
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Makes minor splash in debut
LBAtlanta Falcons
September 9, 2024
Judon registered five tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Willing to wait on extension
LBAtlanta Falcons
August 19, 2024
Judon is in no hurry to work out a contract extension with the Falcons, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It was his inability to reach a deal on an extension with New England that prompted his trade to Atlanta last week, but the veteran edge rusher feels he needs to prove himself to his team before engaging in those kinds of talks. "The Falcons know nothing about me as a football player or as a man." Judon said Monday. "They know my previous resume. I can't really demand or ask for anything I haven't worked for. I'm gonna work for it."
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