Matthew Judon (OLB) — NFL transaction history: 8 moves

Matthew Judon

8 moves · Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers

OLB · 34 yrs · 6-3, 265 lb · Grand Valley11 yrs experience · 2016 rd 5, pick 146

Matthew Judon, a 5th-round pick in 2016 (No. 146 overall), has played for six clubs since 2021, the last of them the 49ers, after a December 2025 stretch with the Bills. Along the way: waived and released by the Dolphins, then signed by the Bills within four days in December 2025, placed on injured reserve once and traded once; most recently signed to the practice squad as a veteran by the 49ers on September 28, 2026.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Mon, Sep 28, 2026Practice Squad Veteran49ers
Sat, Dec 20, 2025Practice Squad VeteranBills
Thu, Dec 18, 2025Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsDolphins → free agent
Wed, Dec 17, 2025Waived, No RecallDolphins
Tue, Aug 19, 2025Free Agent SigningDolphins
Thu, Aug 15, 2024Traded◆Patriots → Falcons
Sat, Oct 14, 2023Reserve/InjuredPatriots
Fri, Mar 19, 2021Unrestricted Free Agent SigningRavens → Patriots