The Lions re-signed Muhammad to a one-year deal Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Muhammad appeared in just nine regular-season games for the Lions in 2024, recording 11 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one pass defended across 230 defensive snaps. Now that he's re-signed with Detroit, the 29-year-old is expected to serve as one of the team's top rotational defensive ends in 2025, playing behind Aidan Hutchinson (lower leg) and Josh Paschal.
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ACTIVELatest Al-Quadin Muhammad news
Team
Detroit Lions
Birthdate
3/28/1995 (30)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 250 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 6; Pk (NO)
Birthplace
Irvington, NJ, USA
Position
DE
College
Miami (FL)
Experience
8 seasons
Career History
Detroit Lions
2024-Present
(1 season)
Dallas Cowboys
2024-2024
(1 season)
Indianapolis Colts
2018-2022, 2023-2024
(5 seasons)
Chicago Bears
2022-2022
(1 season)
New Orleans Saints
2017-2019
(2 seasons)
The Lions re-signed Muhammad to a one-year deal Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Muhammad appeared in just nine regular-season games for the Lions in 2024, recording 11 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one pass defended across 230 defensive snaps. Now that he's re-signed with Detroit, the 29-year-old is expected to serve as one of the team's top rotational defensive ends in 2025, playing behind Aidan Hutchinson (lower leg) and Josh Paschal.
Muhammad played in nine regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 11 tackles (eight solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one pass defense. Muhammad was a healthy scratch for the first half of the season and didn't make his Lions' debut until Week 8 against the Titans. He ended up serving a rotational role at defensive end due to the Lions' numerous injuries on the defensive front. Muhammad enters the 2025 offseason as an unrestricted free agent, and he should garner interest from teams looking to solidify its defensive front.
Muhammad had his suspension lifted Wednesday for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing substances, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Muhammad was suspended for six games, dating back to last December. The 29-year-old joined the Cowboys on Aug. 1 but was later released on Aug. 29 ahead of their season opener against the Browns. It wouldn't be surprising if he ended up back in Dallas now that he is eligible to play, but he may have other opportunities as well.
Muhammad was released by the Cowboys on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Muhammad was brought in by the Cowboys in early August to add depth to the defensive line after Sam Williams suffered a season-ending ACL tear. While Muhammad has one game left on his six-game suspension from December for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, he'll likely be able to play with his new team right away if he signs after Week 1.
Muhammad will be placed on the reserve-suspended list to begin the season as he finishes serving a six-game suspension handed down by the NFL last December, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. The defensive end didn't actually suit up in any games last season, spending most of the year on the Colts' practice squad, but the suspension covered the last five games of their regular-season schedule and Indianapolis didn't advance to the playoffs. Muhammad should be able to provide some depth along the defensive front for Dallas beginning in Week 2, assuming he's still on the roster.
Muhammad signed a contract with the Cowboys on Thursday, Josh Sanchez of SI.com reports. Muhammad was one of multiple players given a workout Thursday as Dallas looked to bolster their pass rush depth after Sam Williams tore his ACL on Saturday. The former last saw NFL action in 2022 with the Bears, when he recorded 29 combined tackles and a sack on 585 defensive snaps.
The Cowboys are inviting Muhammad for a work out Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. Muhammad and other pass rushers -- including Carl Lawson -- are working out with the Cowboys after Sam Williams tore his ACL during Sunday's practice session. Muhammad began the 2023 season with the Colts' practice squad. He did not play a single snap after he was handed a six-game suspension Dec. 6 for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Muhammad's last full season came with the Bears in 2022, when he recorded 29 tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season games.