"His production with the Falcons, the team he was traded to, was far from impressive, and that remained the same during his time with the Dolphins, yet there was still a belief he would be exactly what the Bills needed for their defense right before the playoffs. They attempted to make that happen in their season finale game against the Jets on Sunday by elevating Judon to the 53-man roster, especially with some of their best defenders inactive for the game."
"At the time Judon was released by Miami, the Patriots were dealing with injuries to their defensive line/pass rushers, which made taking a chance on the familiar player more sense. It would have been a reunion many fans would have loved, mostly for nostalgia, but based on his most recent performance, it looks like the Dolphins were right to move on, and the Patriots were right to avoid the signing."
Matthew Judon became available after his Dolphins stint ended abruptly and he signed with the Bills’ practice squad. Patriots fans pushed for a reunion because of nostalgia and familiarity, despite Judon’s underwhelming production with the Falcons and Dolphins. The Bills elevated Judon to their 53-man roster late in the season, but he recorded no tackles in the finale and made no impact. The Patriots avoided re-signing Judon, preserving roster opportunities for K'Lavon Chaisson, Anfernee Jennings, and Elijah Ponder. Those players gained snaps and demonstrated depth that will influence playoff roster decisions.
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