The 49ers released defensive end Matthew Judon from their practice squad on Saturday, a move coming hot on the heels of him actually playing in a game just last Sunday. Talk about a whirlwind.
The Roster Shuffle Continues for Our Rivals
This isn’t just about Judon, though. The 49ers made this move to clear a spot for defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo, who is returning to the practice squad himself. Okoronkwo was cut from the active roster on Friday. Why? To activate Mykel Williams from the reserve/PUP list on Saturday. It’s a complicated chain reaction of roster moves, all happening within a 24-hour window. The constant shuffling makes you wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes with our division rivals.
Judon’s Blink-and-You-Miss-It Stint
Judon’s time with the 49ers was incredibly brief. He only signed onto their practice squad on September 28. Then, last Sunday, he got elevated to the active roster for their game against the Broncos. He only managed one tackle across 14 defensive snaps, and now he’s already out. This isn’t his first rodeo either, when it comes to being cut. He played 14 games for two different teams last season, and the Bills released him back in January, leaving him a free agent until the 49ers picked him up a couple of weeks ago. Now he’s back on the market.
It’s clear the 49ers are in full-on roster management mode right now, shuffling pieces to get healthy and make space. For Matthew Judon, it means he’s back on the market after a seriously brief run. You gotta wonder how long this kind of churn can keep going on. It’s always something to watch in the NFC West, huh?
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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