The Baltimore Ravens are a team still full of many flaws. They may be one game out of a playoff spot entering Week 16, but the offense and defense have had continuous issues throughout the 2025 campaign.
On offense, it is well-documented how bad the offensive line has been this year. The guard duo of Andrew Vorhees and Daniel Faalele has allowed pressure to fall into Lamar Jackson’s lap countless times, stalling Baltimore’s offense consistently.
Despite a horrific start, the defense has actually become the leader in the Ravens’ late surge. However, the pass rush remains a problem. Sure, they had one of their best games of the year in last week’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals, but consistency is key. They have yet to find that.
A potential depth option revealed itself on the pass-rushing front on Wednesday. The Miami Dolphins released outside linebacker Matthew Judon, a 10-year veteran, who spent five seasons in Baltimore.
While a reunion would be fun, it may be smarter for General Manager Eric DeCosta to stay away from putting a waiver claim in.
It may be best for the Ravens to avoid reuniting with Matthew Judon
Judon has been a non-factor in 2025. In 13 games and 337 defensive snaps, the 33-year-old has yet to tally a sack. He has 72 career sacks, but it is clear that his best years are behind him.
A potential Judon move would come at a low cost for the Ravens. He is only owed around $427-thousand for the rest of 2025, but there is really no need for him. Yes, the Ravens’ sack total of 22 ranks tied for 31st in the NFL, but Judon would not do much for this team.
With outside linebacker Tavius Robinson back from injury, there are very few snaps to go around on Defensive Coordinator Zach Orr’s defense. Along with Robinson, Dre’Mont Jones, Mike Green, and Kyle Van Noy all demand a high snap count.
The only logical way to make such an acquisition work is by bringing Judon onto the practice squad if he goes unclaimed on waivers. That way, Baltimore could make him a practice squad elevation on gamedays down the final stretch.
If that were to happen, David Ojabo would likely see his reps disappear. But Ojabo is starting to show he deserves those snaps. He is making an impact on special teams and has done decently in his last four games. He has three hurries and five tackles during that stretch, while posting a 62.7 Pro Football Focus grade or better in three of those four outings.
If anything, adding Judon would be a lateral move, and given how valuable special teams are to a John Harbaugh-coached team, the front office will likely stick with what they have.
If Judon does clear waivers, though, there could be an argument made to sign him to the practice squad for depth.