Matt Judon remains one of the top free agents available around the NFL deep into training camp. That could soon change, however. 
Judon is set to visit the Dolphins today, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports. Wilson adds a signing is expected in this case, with NFL insider Jordan Schultz confirming a mutual interest is believed to exist between team and player. Judon has remained on the market since his deal with the Falcons expired in March.
The four-time Pro Bowler was traded from New England to Atlanta last offseason after an extension agreement could not be reached with the Pats. Judon was willing to play out his walk year without a new deal in hand, and he managed a full season after being limited to four games the previous cmapaign. With 5.5 sacks, however, 2024 represented a step back from his previous production when healthy.
That helps explain why Judon is unsigned at this point, although is was reported in May that multiple teams checked in on him. The Dolphins were not linked to a pursuit in this case prior to today; that, coupled with their existing depth along the edge, makes this news somewhat surprising. Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb are expected to be healthy for the start of the campaign, something which will be key for Miami’s defense given their missed time in recent years.
2024 first-rounder Chop Robinson is also in the fold, and late in his rookie campaign in particular he flashed considerable potential. A notable workload awaits him in 2025 as a result. Provided Judon signs with Miami, he will be tasked with occupying a rotational role alongside the Phillips-Chubb-Robinson trio. The 33-year-old could help his value by taking a one-year pact and delivering a rebound in terms of sack production upon returning to the AFC East.
The Dolphins entered Monday with $11.7MM in cap space. As such, affording a short-term Judon pact should not be challenging. Depending on how today’s visit goes, it will be interesting to see if the mutual desire for a signing remains in place and a pact does indeed get worked out.