The Atlanta Falcons made a latest headline-making determination to commerce for four-time Professional Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon.
Atlanta despatched the New England Patriots a third-round decide in change for the veteran.
Former Professional Bowl quarterback Robert Griffin III lately gave his take through social media on the transfer by Atlanta to usher in some pass-rushing ammunition.
“Matthew Judon is just what the doctor ordered for the Atlanta Falcons,” Griffin wrote. “He had 12+ sacks in two of the last three years and four sacks in four games played last year. … Judon will make them improve in (sacks and interceptions) immediately.”
Matthew Judon is JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED for the @AtlantaFalcons. He had 12+ sacks in 2 of the final 3 years and 4 sacks in 4 video games performed final 12 months. The Falcons have been twenty first in sacks and twenty seventh in ints final 12 months. Judon will make them enhance in each IMMEDIATELY. Love this commerce. pic.twitter.com/KvklpPW0Nh
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) August 15, 2024
Don’t look now, however right here come the Falcons. They’ve made some actually huge strikes this offseason to improve the roster.
They signed four-time Professional Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins to an enormous four-year contract, they introduced in former 1,000-yard receiver Darnell Mooney, and now they get Judon.
This roster is likely one of the extra underrated models within the league, particularly defensively.
Including a participant with nearly 70 profession sacks to a protection that features Professional Bowl defensive sort out Grady Jarrett, stud cornerback A.J. Terrell and Professional Bowl security Jessie Bates couldn’t damage one bit.
If Judon produces like he did a couple of seasons in the past with the Pats, the NFC South could be in actual bother.
In a division the place the highest two groups went 9-8 final 12 months, each transfer issues.
The Falcons, particularly after this commerce, are a crew to observe because the calendar inches nearer towards September.
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