Dolphins reportedly reach 1-year deal with 4-time Pro Bowl pass rusher
Judon, a four-time Pro Bowler who turned 33 last week, is a curious add for a Dolphins team that is already loaded at edge rusher with Chop Robinson, Jaelan Phillips, and Bradley Chubb headlining the group. On Monday, hours before the deal with Judon was reportedly reached, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told reporters that the veteran wasn't brought in to visit as a way to replace an injured player.
"No, there's not [an injury]," McDaniel said. "We're visiting for the sake of seeing if there's a situation that both parties would be able to come into an agreement of, 'Hey, this is a situation that fits.' So visiting for visiting purposes, we'll see what it leads to.'
Judon spent five seasons with the Baltimore Ravens and three with the New England Patriots, earning a pair of Pro Bowl nods with each team. After a biceps injury ended his 2023 season early, Judon was traded to the Atlanta Falcons and recorded 5.5 sacks with the team in 2024.
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