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The Miami Dolphins are releasing veteran edge rusher Matthew Judon, according to multiple media reports, and he could be a target for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they deal with multiple injuries at the position.
Judon, 33, has experience playing in several defenses that are schematically similar to the Steelers, including the Baltimore Ravens, where he was selected in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Judon spent five seasons in Baltimore from 2016-20, and was twice named a Pro Bowler during his time with the Ravens. After that, he moved to another 3-4 defense, playing for the New England patriots from 2021-23 and made two more Pro Bowls.
The Dolphins signed Judon to a one-year, $3 million contract this offseason. He played in 13 games and made three starts for Miami, mostly slotting as the team’s fourth edge rusher behind Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Chop Robinson. After Phillips was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, Judon saw an increased role, but with the Dolphins being eliminated from playoff contention after Monday’s loss to the Steelers, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel likely wants to play younger players the rest of the way.
In 13 games this season, Judon has 19 tackles, one tackle for a loss, there quarterback hits and one pass defended. He had 5.5 sacks in a full season as a starter for the Atlanta Falcons last year.
The Steelers might be down to their third option at left outside linebacker this week, as T.J. Watt is still recovering from a partially collapsed lung and Nick Herbig suffered a hamstring injury against the Dolphins. Both players are considered questionable to play this week.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Dolphins Waive Vet Edge Rusher Who Could Help Steelers
