NFC Notes: Matt Judon, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

Falcons

Atlanta traded for OLB Matt Judon due to contract disputes in New England but they aren’t planning on giving him a new contract right away. Falcons HC Raheem Morris is excited about what Judon can bring and will worry about the business aspect later. 

“Anytime you can add a dog, really, to your group and have him be able to come be a part of that, that is exciting,” Morris said, via Terrin Waack of the team’s website. “I think we have excitement for that. I think he has excitement for that. I think a couple of our players that actually know him personally have excitement for that.”

“You get a guy with the ability to come in here and be a game wrecker for you right now, you figure out those things. I have one real key factor. We did that out in L.A. with Von (Miller). Got him middle season doing a trade, he was able to come in (and) turn into a game wrecker. I got a chance to see playoff Von. Got a ring because of it. Got a lot of success.”

Panthers

• Per Howard Balzer, the Panthers hosted safeties Rudy Ford and Ayo Oyelola for tryouts and signed Ford. 
• Carolina RG Chandler Zavala suffered a hamstring injury that HC Dave Canales expressed concern about. (Mike Kaye)
• Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard had tests on his knee and foot but both came back with positive news. (Kaye)
• Canales said S Xavier Woods could miss a couple of weeks with a groin issue and CB Dane Jackson will miss “six-weeks-ish” with a serious hamstring issue. (Darin Gantt)

Saints

• Saints WR A.T. Perry is expected to be ready to start the regular season, per Nick Underhill. 
• Per Howard Balzer, the Saints hosted TE Trevon Wesco for a tryout. 
• New Orleans HC Dennis Allen mentioned first-round OT Taliese Fuaga left early Thursday with a back issue. (Mike Triplett)
• As far as Allen knows, RB Alvin Kamara‘s absence is “zero (percent) related to contract issues” and Kamara has dealt with back tightness before. (Katherine Terrell)