What happened: The San Francisco 49ers released veteran edge rusher Matt Judon from the practice squad. The move ends his brief tenure with the organization after he was signed in late September.

Why it matters: San Francisco is shuffling its defensive front, releasing Judon shortly after the 49ers activated Mykel Williams and added Ogbo Okoronkwo to the practice squad. The front office remains in active mode evaluating pass-rush depth ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.

What to watch: The veteran edge rusher becomes a free agent available to sign elsewhere.