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San Franciscio 49ers Officially Add Matthew Judon to Roster

Just a day after their 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon, the San Francisco 49ers are bringing in a notable name to their organization. The news was released on Monday afternoon that the 49ers are signing 4X…

By TJ French · Heavy

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 8:31 PM

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The San Francisco 49ers signed four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Matthew Judon to their practice squad.
The acquisition comes after San Francisco defeated the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 and lost Nick Bosa to injury.
Judon has accumulated 72.0 sacks and 423 tackles across 145 games in his 10-year NFL career.

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The San Francisco 49ers have officially signed veteran pass rusher Matthew Judon to their practice squad on Monday, September 28. The move comes following the team's 36-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, as the franchise seeks defensive depth amid injuries, including the loss of star defensive lineman Nick Bosa.

Judon, a 34-year-old four-time Pro Bowler, brings extensive NFL experience across 10 seasons with 72 career sacks. He previously played under defensive coordinator Raheem Morris with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, providing scheme familiarity for San Francisco's defensive rotation.

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San Franciscio 49ers Officially Add Matthew Judon to Roster

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