Matthew Judon
{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Matthew Judon
| image = Matt Judon jan2018 (cropped).jpg
| alt =
| caption = Judon with the Baltimore Ravens in 2018
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Linebacker
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|8|15}}
| birth_place = Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 265
| high_school = West Bloomfield (MI)
| college = Grand Valley State (2010–2015)
| draftyear = 2016
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 146
| pastteams = * Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2020}})
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2021}}–{{NFL Year|2023}})
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2024}})
| status = Active
| highlights = * 4× Pro Bowl (2019–2022)
| statweek = 18
| statseason = 2024
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 410
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 72.0
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 9
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 4
| statlabel5 = Pass deflections
| statvalue5 = 19
| statlabel6 = Interceptions
| statvalue6 = 1
| statlabel7 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue7 = 1
| pfr = J/JudoMa00
}}
Matthew Judon (born August 15, 1992) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at Grand Valley State, where he set the Division II record for sacks,{{cite web|last=Markus|first=Don|title=Ravens take Division II sack leader Matt Judon in 5th round|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2016/04/30/ravens-take-division-ii-sack-leader-matt-judon-in-5th-round/|work=Baltimore Sun|date=April 30, 2016|access-date=July 28, 2024}} and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft. He has also played for the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons.
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Judon received an invitation to the East–West Shrine Game, but was unable to play after an arthroscopy discovered what was characterized as a "tweaked meniscus". He was one of sixty-five defensive linemen to receive an invitation to the NFL combine and the first player from Grand Valley State to receive an invite in two years and opted to attend. Judon showed athleticism and strength, finishing top among defensive linemen in the 40-yard dash (fifth), bench press (fifth), and vertical jump (fourth).{{cite web|title=2016 NFL Draft: Don't Overlook Nation's Top Small-School Sack Artist, Matt Judon| url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/2625686-2016-nfl-draft-dont-overlook-nations-top-small-school-sack-artist-matt-judon.amp.html| access-date=November 19, 2017| website=bleacherreport.com| first=Luke| last=Easterling| date=March 17, 2017}} On March 15, 2016, he participated at Grand Valley State's pro day, along with four other teammates.{{cite web| title=GVSU Hosts 2016 Football Pro Day|url=http://gvsulakers.com/news/2016/3/15/gvsu-hosts-2016-football-pro-day.aspx| access-date=November 19, 2017| website=gvsulakers.com| first=Tim| last=Knott| date=March 15, 2016}} Team representatives and scouts from 26 NFL teams attended his pro day as Judon ran positional drills and opted to stand on his combine numbers. He had an impressive workout and raised his draft stock, receiving much praise from scouts who attended.{{cite web| title=2016 NFL Draft: Don't Overlook Nation's Top Small-School Sack Artist, Matt Judon| url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/2625686-2016-nfl-draft-dont-overlook-nations-top-small-school-sack-artist-matt-judon.amp.html| access-date=November 19, 2017| website=bleacherreport.com| first=Luke| last=Easterling| date=March 17, 2016}} Throughout the pre-draft process, Judon had private workouts and meetings with the Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Philadelphia Eagles . At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, he was projected to be a fourth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts.{{cite web| title=NFL scouts flock to see Matt Judon's pro day at Grand Valley State| url=https://www.mlive.com/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/03/former_grand_valley_standout_m.amp| access-date=November 19, 2017| website=mlive.com| first=Peter| last=Wallner| date=March 15, 2016}} Although he showed a great combination of strength and athleticism, his fourth round grade was mainly due to teams being skeptical over his ability to transfer his skills to the professional game since he played Division II football in college and concerns over his history of injuries.{{cite web| title=Grand Valley's Matt Judon gets graded with NFL Combine invitation| url=https://www.mlive.com/lakers/index.ssf/2016/02/grand_valleys_matt_judon_gets.amp| access-date=November 19, 2017| website=mlive.com| first=Peter| last=Wallner| date=February 11, 2016}} He was ranked as the 14th best defensive end prospect by NFLDraftScout.com.{{cite web| title=Matt Judon, DS #14 DE, Grand Valley State| url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1004918&draftyear=2016&genpos=DE| access-date=November 19, 2017| website=nfldraftscout.com}}
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 3
| weight = 275
| dash = 4.73
| ten split = 1.65
| twenty split = 2.75
| shuttle = 4.52
| cone drill = 7.67
| vertical = 35
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 1
| bench = 30
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 33 7/8
| hand span = 9 1/2
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{cite web| title=NFL Draft Profile: Matt Judon| url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/Matt-Judon?id=2555505| access-date=November 19, 2017| website=NFL.com}}
}}
=Baltimore Ravens=
The Baltimore Ravens selected Judon in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=Round 5: Ravens Draft OLB Matt Judon At No. 146|url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-draft/Round-5-Ravens-Draft-OLB-Matt-Judon-At-No-146/4300ea3c-8044-4139-9fec-730059f20ea8|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201081008/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-draft/Round-5-Ravens-Draft-OLB-Matt-Judon-At-No-146/4300ea3c-8044-4139-9fec-730059f20ea8|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 1, 2017|author=Mink, Ryan|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=April 30, 2017|access-date=April 11, 2017}} He was the third edge rusher the Ravens drafted in 2016, behind Boise State's Kamalei Correa (second round, 42nd overall) and BYU's Bronson Kaufusi (third round, 70th overall).{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2016==
On May 5, 2016, the Ravens signed Judon to a four-year, $2.59 million contract with a signing bonus of $255,736.{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Matt Judon contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens/matt-judon-19100/| access-date=November 19, 2017| website=spotrac.com}}
The Baltimore Ravens opted to make Judon an outside linebacker since their 3–4 scheme would better suit him at that position over defensive end. He competed with Terrell Suggs, Elvis Dumervil, Albert McClellan,
Za'Darius Smith, Kamalei Correa, Chris Carter, and Victor Ochi throughout training camp for a job as a starting outside linebacker.{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Baltimore Ravens' depth chart: 08/01/2016| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/186/BAL| access-date=November 19, 2017| website=Ourlads.com}} Head coach John Harbaugh named him the backup weakside linebacker behind veterans Terrell Suggs and Za'Darius Smith to begin the regular season.
He made his professional regular season debut in the Ravens' season-opener against the Buffalo Bills and assisted on one tackle in their 13–7 victory.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Baltimore Ravens - September 11th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609110rav.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Judon was inactive for Weeks 4–5 despite playing well in the first three games as the Ravens decided to play Elvis Dumervil who had recovered from his foot injury.{{cite web | last=Odeniran | first=Wola | title=Baltimore Ravens inactive's vs. Oakland Raiders | website=Baltimore Beatdown | date=October 2, 2016 | url=https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2016/10/2/13138184/baltimore-ravens-inactive-s-vs-oakland-raiders | access-date=July 28, 2024}} On October 23, 2016, Judon recorded three combined tackles and made two sacks on New York Jets quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick and Geno Smith in their 24–16 loss.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets - October 23rd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610230nyj.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}} His first career sack on Geno Smith in the second quarter caused Smith to tear his ACL and miss the remainder of the season.{{cite web | last=Cimini | first=Rich | title=Jets return to Fitzpatrick after Smith tears ACL | website=ESPN.com | date=October 24, 2016 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17875638/geno-smith-new-york-jets-suffers-torn-acl | access-date=July 28, 2024}} During a Week 14 matchup at the Patriots, Judon recorded a season-high five combined tackles in their 30–23 loss.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots - December 12th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201612120nwe.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He finished the {{NFL Year|2016}} season with 27 combined tackles (12 solo), four sacks, and two pass deflections in 14 games and zero starts.{{Cite web |title=Matt Judon 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JudoMa00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Judon played minimally due to a lot of depth at the position and the Ravens staff wanting to develop.{{citation needed|date=July 2024}}
==2017==
He competed with Albert McClellan, Terrell Suggs, Za'Darius Smith, Tyus Bowser, Boseko Lokombo, and Tim Williams throughout training camp for the vacant starting outside linebacker job left by the departure of Elvis Dumervil in free agency.{{cite web| title= Baltimore Ravens Depth Charger August 2017 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/198/BAL| access-date=November 19, 2017| website=Ourlads.com}} On August 26, 2017, he recorded four solo tackles and sacked Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor in their 13–9 victory. Judon was named the Baltimore Ravens' starting strongside linebacker, beating out rookie Tyus Bowser, to begin the {{NFL Year|2017}} season.{{cite web| title=Baltimore Ravens release Week 1 depth chart| url=https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2017/9/6/16257880/baltimore-ravens-release-week-1-depth-chart| access-date=November 19, 2017| website=baltimorebeatdown.com| first=Evan| last=Mazza| date=September 6, 2017}}
Judon made his first career start in the Ravens' season-opener at the Cincinnati Bengals and made one solo tackle and defended a pass in the Ravens' 20–0 victory.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals - September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100cin.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}} During a Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns, Judon recovered a fumble by quarterback DeShone Kizer, that help set up the Ravens' offense on an eventual touchdown scoring drive in the 24–10 victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170rav.htm|title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – September 17th, 2017|website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=October 28, 2017}} On October 15, 2017, Judon recorded a career-high 14 combined tackles (12 solo) and sacked Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky twice in their 27–24 loss.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Baltimore Ravens - October 15th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710150rav.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On November 19, 2017, he collected seven combined tackles, two sacks, and forced a fumble during the Ravens' 23–0 win against the Green Bay Packers, earning him AFC Defensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers - November 19th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711190gnb.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |last=Lam |first=Quang M. |date=November 22, 2017 |title=Antonio Brown, Mark Ingram among Players of Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-mark-ingram-among-players-of-week-0ap3000000881394 |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=NFL.com}} He finished the season playing in all 16 games with 12 starts, recording 60 combined tackles (50 solo), eight sacks, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles.{{Cite web |title=Matt Judon 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JudoMa00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}} His eight sacks finished second on the team behind Terrell Suggs' 11 sacks.{{Cite web |title=2017 Baltimore Ravens Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2017.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2018==
In Week 12 against the Raiders, Judon had three sacks in the 34–17 victory.{{cite web | title=Ravens' Matt Judon: Records three sacks in win | website=CBSSports.com | date=November 25, 2018 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ravens-matt-judon-records-three-sacks-in-win/ | access-date=July 28, 2024}} In the 2018 season, Judon played in 16 games with eight starts, finishing tied for second on the team with seven sacks, along with 44 combined tackles, three passes defensed, and a forced fumble.{{Cite web |title=Matt Judon 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JudoMa00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2019==
In week 11 against the Houston Texans, Judon recorded a team high 7 tackles and 2 sacks on Deshaun Watson, one of which was a strip sack on that was recovered by teammate Jaylon Ferguson, in the 41–7 win.{{Cite web |date=November 17, 2019 |title=Ravens harass Watson, beat Texans 41–7 for 6th straight win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128047 |access-date=November 17, 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}} In week 14 against the Bills, Judon sacked Josh Allen 1.5 times, including a strip sack which was recovered by Jihad Ward during the 24–17 win which clinched a playoff berth.{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2019 |title=Ravens clinch AFC playoff berth with 24–17 win over Bills |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127868 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}} In week 17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Judon recorded a strip sack on Devlin Hodges which was recovered by teammate Michael Pierce during the 28–10 win.{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2019 |title=Despite lacking star power, Ravens beat Steelers 28–10 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127950 |access-date=December 29, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In the 2019 season, Judon started in all 16 games. He finished with 9.5 sacks, 54 total tackles (43 solo), and four forced fumbles.{{Cite web |title=Matt Judon 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JudoMa00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2020==
The Ravens placed the franchise tag on Judon on March 13, 2020.{{cite news |author=Brown, Clifton |title=Ravens Place Franchise Tag on Matthew Judon |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-place-franchise-tag-on-matthew-judon |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=March 13, 2020 |access-date=March 13, 2020}} On May 28, 2020, Judon signed the one-year, $16.808 million franchise tender.{{cite news |author=Mink, Ryan |title=Matthew Judon Signs Franchise Tender |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/matthew-judon-signs-franchise-tender |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=May 28, 2020 |access-date=May 28, 2020}} In Week 4 against the Washington Football Team, Judon recorded his first two sacks of the season on Dwayne Haskins during the 31–17 win.{{cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |title=Ravens vs. Washington score: Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews rebound to defeat Washington with ease |website=CBSSports.com |date=October 4, 2020 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-vs-washington-score-lamar-jackson-mark-andrews-rebound-to-defeat-washington-with-ease/live/amp/ |access-date=July 28, 2024}} In Week 8 against the Steelers, Judon was ejected from the game after making contact with an official.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – November 1st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011010rav.htm |access-date=November 4, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 3, 2020,{{cite news |title=Ravens place Judon, Queen, 5 others on Reserve/COVID 19 list |url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-virus-outbreak-terrell-bonds-marlon-humphrey-football-b402b6dfc558f0e57e0f359d0d62b3b0 |website=APNews.com |date=November 3, 2020 |access-date=December 2, 2020}} and activated two days later.{{cite news |author=Mink, Ryan |title=Matthew Judon Removed From Reserve/COVID-19 List |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/matthew-judon-removed-from-reserve-covid-19-list |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=November 5, 2020 |access-date=December 2, 2020}} He was placed back on the COVID-19 list on November 30,{{cite news |last1=Brown |first1=Clifton |last2=Mink |first2=Ryan |title=Four More Ravens Added to Reserve/COVID-19 List, Four Return |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/four-more-ravens-added-to-reserve-covid-19-list-four-return |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=November 30, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2021}} and activated again on December 9.{{cite news |author=Mink, Ryan |title=Ravens Activate Mark Andrews, Matthew Judon Off COVID-19 List |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-activate-matthew-judon-mark-andrews-off-covid-19-list |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=December 9, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2021}} In Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Judon recorded a sack on Gardner Minshew in the endzone for a safety during the 40–14 win.{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens – December 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012200rav.htm |access-date=December 20, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In the 2020 season, he appeared in 14 games and started 13. He finished with six sacks, one safety, 50 total tackles (32 solo), and two passes defended.{{Cite web |title=Matt Judon 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JudoMa00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
=New England Patriots=
==2021==
On March 19, 2021, Judon signed a four-year, $56 million contract with the Patriots.{{cite web|title=Patriots signing pass rusher Matt Judon, DB Jalen Mills to four-year deals|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/patriots-signing-matt-judon-jalen-mills-to-four-year-deals|author=Shook, Nick|website=NFL.com|date=March 15, 2021}}{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign 10 Free Agents|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-10-free-agents|website=Patriots.com|date=March 19, 2021}} Judon surpassed his career high in sacks by Week 11, earning him Pro Bowl honors for a third consecutive season.{{cite web |last=D'Abate |first=Mike |title=Jackson, Judon and Slater Comprise Trio of Patriots Selected to Pro Bowl |work=Sports Illustrated | date=December 23, 2021 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/jackson-judon-and-slater-comprise-trio-of-patriots-selected-to-pro-bowl | access-date=July 28, 2024}} He finished the 2021 season with 12.5 sacks, 60 total tackles (38 solo), one pass defended, and one fumble recovery.{{Cite web |title=Matt Judon 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JudoMa00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He was ranked 52nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2022-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2022==
In Week 5 of the 2022 season, Judon had two sacks in a 29–0 win over the Detroit Lions, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week.{{cite web|title=Bills' Josh Allen, Saints' Taysom Hill highlight Players of the Week|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2022-week-5-josh-allen-taysom-hill|author=Baca, Michael|website=NFL.com|date=October 12, 2022}} In Week 7, he had 2.5 sacks against the Bears.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at New England Patriots - October 24th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202210240nwe.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In Week 9, he had three sacks against the Colts.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots - November 6th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202211060nwe.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Judon surpassed his career high in sacks by Week 11 against the New York Jets, recording 1.5 sacks and reaching 13 on the year.{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at New England Patriots - November 20th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202211200nwe.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He finished the season with 15.5 sacks, which was fourth in the NFL, along with 60 tackles, two forced fumbles, and three passes defensed.{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/defense.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=Matt Judon 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JudoMa00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2023==
Prior to the start of the 2023 season, Judon was ranked 33rd by fellow players for the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2023-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On August 4, 2023, Judon and the Patriots agreed to a contract adjustment.{{cite web|title=Patriots OLB Matthew Judon getting adjusted contract, increasing guaranteed money to $14M in 2023|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/patriots-olb-matthew-judon-getting-adjusted-contract-can-make-up-to-18-million-i|author=Smith, Coral|website=NFL.com|date=August 4, 2023}} He recorded a safety in Week 3 against the Jets.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at New York Jets - September 24th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202309240nyj.htm |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He suffered a torn lower bicep in Week 4 and was placed on injured reserve on October 14, 2023.{{cite web|title=Patriots Make a Series of Transactions|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-transactions-x2376|website=Patriots.com|date=October 14, 2023}}{{cite web | title=Patriots' Matthew Judon: Shifts to IR | website=CBSSports.com | date=October 14, 2023 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/patriots-matthew-judon-shifts-to-ir/ |access-date=July 28, 2024}}
=Atlanta Falcons=
On August 14, 2024, Judon was traded to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2025 third-round pick.{{cite web|last=McElhaney|first=Tori|title=Falcons agree to terms with New England to acquire pass rusher Matthew Judon, pending physical|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/report-falcons-send-third-round-pick-to-new-england-for-pass-rusher-matthew-judon|website=atlantafalcons.com|date=August 14, 2024|access-date=August 15, 2024}}
NFL career statistics
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="3"| Fumbles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="2"| Stuffs | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{abbr|GP|Games played}} | {{abbr|GS|Games started}} | {{abbr|Cmb|Combined tackles}} | {{abbr|Solo|Solo tackles}} | {{abbr|Ast|Assisted tackles}} | {{abbr|Sck|Sacks}} | {{abbr|FF|Forced fumbles}} | {{abbr|FR|Fumble recovered}} | {{abbr|Yds|Fumble recovered yards}} | {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} | {{abbr|Yds|Intercepted return yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Average intercepted return yards}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest interception return}} | {{abbr|TD|Interceptions returned for touchdowns}} | {{abbr|PD|Passes defensed}} | {{abbr|Stf|Stuffs}} | {{abbr|Yds|Stuff yards}} |
| 2016 | BAL
| 14 || 0 || 27 || 12 || 15 || 4.0 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | BAL
| 16 || 12 || 61 || 51 || 10 || 8.0 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 10 || 29 | |||||||||||||||
| 2018 | BAL
| 16 || 8 || 44 || 29 || 15 || 7.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 5 || 23 | |||||||||||||||
| 2019 | BAL
| 16 || 16 || 54 || 43 || 11 || 9.5 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 30 | |||||||||||||||
| 2020 | BAL
| 14 || 13 || 50 || 32 || 18 || 6.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 9 | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | NE
| 17 || 16 || 60 || 38 || 22 || 12.5 || 0 || 1 || −6 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 7.5 || 4 | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | NE
| 17 || 15 || 60 || 36 || 24 || 15.5 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 7 || 4 | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | NE
| 4 || 2 || 13 || 10 || 3 || 4.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | ATL
| 17 || 15 || 41 || 25 || 16 || 5.5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 27 || 27.0 || 27 || 1 || 5 || 6 || 3 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JudoMa00.htm Career] || 131 || 97 || 410 || 276 || 134 || 72.0 || 9 || 4 || −2 || 1 || 27 || 27.0 || 27 || 1 || 19 || 48.5 || 102 |
Personal life
Judon was born in the United States and is of Burundian descent.{{cite web | last=Solms | first=Leonard | title=Did Burundi's Matt Judon save the New England Patriots' season? | website=ESPN.com | date=September 26, 2023 | url=https://www.espn.co.uk/espn/story/_/id/38494854/did-burundian-matt-judon-defensive-masterclass-save-new-england-patriots-season | access-date=November 1, 2024}} He is one of ten children. At Grand Valley State, he wore the number 9 to honor his nine siblings. When the NFL changed uniform rules to allow defensive linemen to wear single-digit numbers in 2021, he chose it for his uniform number with the Patriots.{{Cite web |last=O'Malley |first=Nick |date=June 15, 2021 |title=Patriots LB Matt Judon, 1 of 10 children, wears No. 9 to represent his 9 siblings |url=https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2021/06/patriots-lb-matt-judon-1-of-10-children-wears-no-9-to-represent-his-9-siblings.html |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=MassLive.com}}
References
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External links
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- [http://gvsulakers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4083 Grand Valley State Lakers bio]
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Category:American Conference Pro Bowl players