Analysts suggests Vikings add one more pass rusher before training camp

USA Today

30-06-2025

The Minnesota Vikings racked up a whopping 49 sacks, which was good enough for the fourth most in the NFL. While they had good sack production, the unit still had some strecthes where they lacked the ability to get the quarterback to the ground.
So ESPN's Aaron Schatz floated the idea of the team adding one more pass-rushing piece ahead of training camp.
In a recent piece for the Worldwide Leader in Sports, Schatz discussed one move each team should make before training camp. For the Vikings, he suggested they sign former Super Bowl champion Matthew Judon.
The veteran linebacker was traded to the Falcons last offseason and had a disappointing 2024 season with the team. Despite that, there is potential for growth, especially in the Vikings' defense.
He writes, "The Vikings are set with their starting edge rushers, Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel. They have 2024 first-round pick Dallas Turner waiting in the wings. And then after that, well ... who is Bo Richter? Answer: He's a second-year undrafted free agent who played 29 defensive snaps last season and is probably currently the No. 4 Edge on the Minnesota depth chart. . .he can get after the passer, and some reps as a backup might really rejuvenate his career."
Prior to his disappointing 2024 campaign, Judon had racked up 33 sacks in the last three seasons for the Patriots.
Judon would have a lot less responsibility in the Vikings' defensive unit than he would have on the Falcons. He would likely be a part of the rotation and not be playing starting snaps. That should allow him to be more fresher when called upon and perhaps allow him to return to his old form in years past.