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| caption = Muhammad with the Colts in 2018
| current_team = Detroit Lions
| caption = Muhammad with the Colts in 2018
| current_team = Indianapolis Colts
| number = 69
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| position = [[Defensive end]]
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| birth_place = [[Irvington, New Jersey]], U.S.
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* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})
* Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)*
* Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
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'''Al-Quadin Muhammad''' (born March 28, 1995) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami]]. He was selected by the [[New Orleans Saints]] in the sixth round of the [[2017 NFL Draft]].
'''Al-Quadin Muhammad''' (born March 28, 1995) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Detroit Lions]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami]]. He was selected by the [[New Orleans Saints]] in the sixth round of the [[2017 NFL draft]].


==High school career==
==Early life==
A native of [[Irvington, New Jersey]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lanni, Patrick |date=August 28, 2016 |title=University of Miami dismisses Don Bosco star Al-Quadin Muhammad, report says |url=http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/6255447734727754909/university-of-miami-dismisses-former-don-bosco-star-al-quadin-muhammad-report-says |access-date=May 1, 2017 |website=NJ.com}}</ref> Muhammad attended [[Paterson Catholic High School]] in [[Paterson, New Jersey]], but the school closed after his freshman year, and he then transferred to [[Don Bosco Preparatory High School]] in [[Ramsey, New Jersey]], where he was a four-star defensive end, ranked as the No. 1 [[National Football League|NFL]] prospect in [[New Jersey]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 27, 2016 |title=Former Don Bosco star Al-Quadin Muhammad dismissed from Miami football team |url=http://archive.northjersey.com/sports/high-school-sports/former-don-bosco-star-al-quadin-muhammad-dismissed-from-miami-football-team-1.1651162 |access-date=May 1, 2017}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
A native of [[Irvington, New Jersey]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lanni, Patrick |date=August 28, 2016 |title=University of Miami dismisses Don Bosco star Al-Quadin Muhammad, report says |url=http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/6255447734727754909/university-of-miami-dismisses-former-don-bosco-star-al-quadin-muhammad-report-says |access-date=May 1, 2017 |website=NJ.com}}</ref> Muhammad attended [[Paterson Catholic High School]] in [[Paterson, New Jersey]], but the school closed after his freshman year, and he then transferred to [[Don Bosco Preparatory High School]] in [[Ramsey, New Jersey]], where he was a four-star [[defensive end]], ranked as the No. 1 [[National Football League|NFL]] prospect in [[New Jersey]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 27, 2016 |title=Former Don Bosco star Al-Quadin Muhammad dismissed from Miami football team |url=http://archive.northjersey.com/sports/high-school-sports/former-don-bosco-star-al-quadin-muhammad-dismissed-from-miami-football-team-1.1651162 |access-date=May 1, 2017}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
In 2013, Muhammad committed to the [[Miami Hurricanes football|University of Miami]]. As a freshman he played in five games, making 6 tackles and 2.0 sacks. Muhammad was handed a season-long suspension for an altercation involving a former roommate after Miami's spring game; he missed the entire 2014 season. In 2015, he played in 12 games and finished the season with 54 tackles, 8.5 for loss and 5.0 sacks. But Muhammad would miss out the 2016 season after he was suspended and later dismissed from the football program along with teammate [[Jermaine Grace]] for his role in a luxury rental car scandal that violated NCAA rules.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-Quadin Muhammad College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/al-quadin-muhammad-1.html |access-date=November 21, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In 2013, Muhammad committed to the [[Miami Hurricanes football|University of Miami]]. As a freshman he played in five games, making 6 [[tackled gridiron|tackles]] and 2.0 [[qb sack|sacks]]. Muhammad was handed a season-long suspension for an altercation involving a former roommate after Miami's spring game; he missed the entire 2014 season. In 2015, he played in 12 games and finished the season with 54 tackles, 8.5 for loss and 5.0 sacks. But Muhammad missed the 2016 season after he was suspended and later dismissed from the football program along with teammate [[Jermaine Grace]] for his role in a luxury rental car scandal that violated [[NCAA]] rules.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-Quadin Muhammad College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/al-quadin-muhammad-1.html |access-date=November 21, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-Quadin Muhammad Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/al-quadin-muhammad/32004d55-4840-5540-392b-8eb5c7758a63 |access-date=March 26, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Draft Scout Al-Quadin Muhammad, Miami NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=127797&DraftYear=2017 |access-date=February 17, 2023 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-Quadin Muhammad 2017 NFL Draft Profile |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/51727 |access-date=February 17, 2023 |website=insider.espn.com}}</ref>
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===New Orleans Saints===
===New Orleans Saints===
Muhammad was selected by the [[New Orleans Saints]] in the sixth round, 196th overall, in the [[2017 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hendrix, John J. |date=April 29, 2017 |title=Muhammad selected by the New Orleans Saints |url=http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2017/4/29/15486994/new-orleans-saints-draft-picks-2017-al-quadin-muhammad-miami-goes-196th |website=CanalStreetChronicles.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 29, 2017 |title=New Orleans Saints select DE Al-Quadin Muhammad in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft |url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-select-DE-Al-Quadin-Muhammad-in-the-sixth-round-of-the-2017-NFL-Draft/4c85ffc0-ae30-43aa-b713-0b62f5e7b0eb |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503111209/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-select-DE-Al-Quadin-Muhammad-in-the-sixth-round-of-the-2017-NFL-Draft/4c85ffc0-ae30-43aa-b713-0b62f5e7b0eb |archive-date=May 3, 2018 |access-date=May 13, 2017 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref> He debuted for the Saints in Week 1 of the [[2017 NFL season]] against the [[Minnesota Vikings]].
Muhammad was selected by the [[New Orleans Saints]] in the sixth round, 196th overall, in the [[2017 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hendrix, John J. |date=April 29, 2017 |title=Muhammad selected by the New Orleans Saints |url=http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2017/4/29/15486994/new-orleans-saints-draft-picks-2017-al-quadin-muhammad-miami-goes-196th |website=CanalStreetChronicles.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 29, 2017 |title=New Orleans Saints select DE Al-Quadin Muhammad in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft |url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-select-DE-Al-Quadin-Muhammad-in-the-sixth-round-of-the-2017-NFL-Draft/4c85ffc0-ae30-43aa-b713-0b62f5e7b0eb |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503111209/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-select-DE-Al-Quadin-Muhammad-in-the-sixth-round-of-the-2017-NFL-Draft/4c85ffc0-ae30-43aa-b713-0b62f5e7b0eb |archive-date=May 3, 2018 |access-date=May 13, 2017 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref> He debuted for the Saints in Week 1 of the [[2017 NFL season]] against the [[Minnesota Vikings]].


On September 1, 2018, Muhammad was waived by the Saints.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2018 |title=New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53 |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-make-roster-reductions-to-53 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref>
On September 1, 2018, Muhammad was waived by the Saints.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2018 |title=New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53 |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-make-roster-reductions-to-53 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref>


===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts (first stint)===
On September 2, 2018, Muhammad was claimed off waivers by the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker, Andrew |date=September 2, 2018 |title=Colts Claim Two Players Off Waivers |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-claim-two-players-off-waivers |website=Colts.com}}</ref> He was waived by the Colts on October 4, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker, Andrew |date=October 4, 2018 |title=Colts Bring Back Robert Turbin To Active Roster; Lenzy Pipkins, Skai Moore Elevated |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-bring-back-robert-turbin-to-active-roster-lenzy-pipkins-elevated |website=Colts.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 8, 2018 |title=Roster Move: Colts Sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad To Practice Squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/roster-move-colts-sign-de-al-quadin-muhammad-to-practice-squad |website=Colts.com}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on October 13, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2018 |title=Roster Moves: Colts Elevate DE Al-Quadin Muhammad To Active Roster; Waive LB Skai Moore |url=https://www.colts.com/news/roster-moves-colts-elevate-de-al-quadin-muhammad-to-active-roster-waive-lb-skai- |website=Colts.com}}</ref>
On September 2, 2018, Muhammad was claimed off waivers by the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker, Andrew |date=September 2, 2018 |title=Colts Claim Two Players Off Waivers |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-claim-two-players-off-waivers |website=Colts.com}}</ref> He was waived by the Colts on October 4, 2018, and was re-signed to the [[practice squad]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker, Andrew |date=October 4, 2018 |title=Colts Bring Back Robert Turbin To Active Roster; Lenzy Pipkins, Skai Moore Elevated |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-bring-back-robert-turbin-to-active-roster-lenzy-pipkins-elevated |website=Colts.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 8, 2018 |title=Roster Move: Colts Sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad To Practice Squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/roster-move-colts-sign-de-al-quadin-muhammad-to-practice-squad |website=Colts.com}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on October 13, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2018 |title=Roster Moves: Colts Elevate DE Al-Quadin Muhammad To Active Roster; Waive LB Skai Moore |url=https://www.colts.com/news/roster-moves-colts-elevate-de-al-quadin-muhammad-to-active-roster-waive-lb-skai- |website=Colts.com}}</ref>


In Week 10 of the 2020 season against the [[2020 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]] on ''Thursday Night Football'', Muhammad was ejected from the game after punching offensive tackle [[Ty Sambrailo]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Smith, Michael David |date=November 13, 2020 |title=Frank Reich on Al-Quadin Muhammad ejection: We don't condone that |work=NBCSports.com |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/13/frank-reich-on-al-quadin-muhammad-ejection-we-dont-condone-that/?partner=Yahoo |access-date=April 1, 2021}}</ref>
In Week 10 of the 2020 season against the [[Tennessee Titans]] on ''[[Thursday Night Football]]'', Muhammad was ejected from the game after punching offensive tackle [[Ty Sambrailo]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Smith, Michael David |date=November 13, 2020 |title=Frank Reich on Al-Quadin Muhammad ejection: We don't condone that |work=NBCSports.com |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/13/frank-reich-on-al-quadin-muhammad-ejection-we-dont-condone-that/?partner=Yahoo |access-date=April 1, 2021}}</ref>


Muhammad re-signed with the Colts on April 1, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Stankevitz, JJ |date=April 1, 2021 |title=Colts Re-Sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, Sign S Sean Davis & G Chris Reed |work=Colts.com |url=https://www.colts.com/news/al-quadin-muhammad-sean-davis-chris-reed-free-agency-2021-signings |access-date=April 1, 2021}}</ref>
Muhammad re-signed with the Colts on April 1, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Stankevitz, JJ |date=April 1, 2021 |title=Colts Re-Sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, Sign S Sean Davis & G Chris Reed |work=Colts.com |url=https://www.colts.com/news/al-quadin-muhammad-sean-davis-chris-reed-free-agency-2021-signings |access-date=April 1, 2021}}</ref>
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===Indianapolis Colts (second stint)===
===Indianapolis Colts (second stint)===
On July 25, 2023, Muhammad signed a one-year contract with the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=July 25, 2023 |title=Colts sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/al-quadin-muhammad-free-agent-signed-defensive-end-bears |access-date=November 21, 2023 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster |url=https://www.colts.com/news/jonathan-taylor-reserve-pup-list-roster-moves-transactions-53-man-roster |access-date=November 21, 2023 |website=Colts.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Colts sign 16 to practice squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/practice-squad-mike-strachan-amari-rodgers-juwann-winfree-signed-wide-receiver |access-date=November 21, 2023 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> On December 6, 2023, Muhammad was suspended for 6 games without pay by the NFL for violating the NFL’s policy on Performance Enhancing Drugs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indy's Al-Quadin Muhammad gets 6-game suspension for performance-enhancing substance violation |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/12/06/indy-s-al-quadin-muhammad-gets-6-game-suspension-for-performance-enhancing-substance-violation/71829462007/ |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref>
On July 25, 2023, Muhammad signed a one-year contract with the Colts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=July 25, 2023 |title=Colts sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/al-quadin-muhammad-free-agent-signed-defensive-end-bears |access-date=November 21, 2023 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster |url=https://www.colts.com/news/jonathan-taylor-reserve-pup-list-roster-moves-transactions-53-man-roster |access-date=November 21, 2023 |website=Colts.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Colts sign 16 to practice squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/practice-squad-mike-strachan-amari-rodgers-juwann-winfree-signed-wide-receiver |access-date=November 21, 2023 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> On December 6, 2023, Muhammad was suspended for six games without pay by the NFL for violating the NFL’s policy on Performance Enhancing Drugs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indy's Al-Quadin Muhammad gets 6-game suspension for performance-enhancing substance violation |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/12/06/indy-s-al-quadin-muhammad-gets-6-game-suspension-for-performance-enhancing-substance-violation/71829462007/ |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref> He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-9-to-reserve-future-contracts-4-to-one-year-contract-extensions-waive|website=Colts.com|title=Colts sign 9 to reserve/future contracts, 4 to one-year contract extensions, waive CB Tony Brown |date=January 8, 2024}}</ref>

===Dallas Cowboys===
On August 1, 2024, Muhammad signed with the [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alper |first1=Josh |title=Cowboys to sign Al-Quadin Muhammad after workout |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cowboys-signing-al-quadin-muhammad |website=NBC Sports |access-date=2 August 2024}}</ref> He was released on August 28.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys Releasing DE Al-Quadin Muhammad|url=https://nfltraderumors.co/cowboys-releasing-de-al-quadin-muhammad/|work=NFL Trade Rumors|date=August 28, 2024}}</ref>

===Detroit Lions===
On October 7, 2024, Muhammad signed with the [[Detroit Lions]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Risdon |first1=Jeff |title=Lions shuffle up the practice squad coming out of the bye week |url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/10/07/lions-roster-moves-practice-squad-coming-out-of-the-bye-week/ |website=Lions Wire |access-date=8 October 2024}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 9.


==References==
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Al-Quadin Muhammad
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Muhammad with the Colts in 2018
No. 69 – Detroit Lions
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1995-03-28) March 28, 1995 (age 29)
Irvington, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Don Bosco Prep
(Ramsey, New Jersey)
College:Miami (FL)
NFL draft:2017 / round: 6 / pick: 196
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2024
Total Tackles:158
Sacks:13.0
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Al-Quadin Muhammad (born March 28, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miami. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

Early life

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A native of Irvington, New Jersey,[1] Muhammad attended Paterson Catholic High School in Paterson, New Jersey, but the school closed after his freshman year, and he then transferred to Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey, New Jersey, where he was a four-star defensive end, ranked as the No. 1 NFL prospect in New Jersey.[2]

College career

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In 2013, Muhammad committed to the University of Miami. As a freshman he played in five games, making 6 tackles and 2.0 sacks. Muhammad was handed a season-long suspension for an altercation involving a former roommate after Miami's spring game; he missed the entire 2014 season. In 2015, he played in 12 games and finished the season with 54 tackles, 8.5 for loss and 5.0 sacks. But Muhammad missed the 2016 season after he was suspended and later dismissed from the football program along with teammate Jermaine Grace for his role in a luxury rental car scandal that violated NCAA rules.[3]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m) 		253 lb
(115 kg) 		33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.75 s 1.65 s 2.71 s 4.38 s 7.25 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		 22 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[4][5][6]

New Orleans Saints

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Muhammad was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round, 196th overall, in the 2017 NFL draft.[7][8] He debuted for the Saints in Week 1 of the 2017 NFL season against the Minnesota Vikings.

On September 1, 2018, Muhammad was waived by the Saints.[9]

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

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On September 2, 2018, Muhammad was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.[10] He was waived by the Colts on October 4, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[11][12] He was promoted to the active roster on October 13, 2018.[13]

In Week 10 of the 2020 season against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football, Muhammad was ejected from the game after punching offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo.[14]

Muhammad re-signed with the Colts on April 1, 2021.[15]

Chicago Bears

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On March 20, 2022, Muhammad signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears.[16]

He was released on February 21, 2023.[17]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

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On July 25, 2023, Muhammad signed a one-year contract with the Colts.[18] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[19][20] On December 6, 2023, Muhammad was suspended for six games without pay by the NFL for violating the NFL’s policy on Performance Enhancing Drugs.[21] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his contract.[22]

Dallas Cowboys

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On August 1, 2024, Muhammad signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[23] He was released on August 28.[24]

Detroit Lions

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On October 7, 2024, Muhammad signed with the Detroit Lions practice squad.[25] He was promoted to the active roster on November 9.

References

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  1. ^ Lanni, Patrick (August 28, 2016). "University of Miami dismisses Don Bosco star Al-Quadin Muhammad, report says". NJ.com. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  2. ^ "Former Don Bosco star Al-Quadin Muhammad dismissed from Miami football team". August 27, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Al-Quadin Muhammad College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  4. ^ "Al-Quadin Muhammad Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  5. ^ "2017 Draft Scout Al-Quadin Muhammad, Miami NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "Al-Quadin Muhammad 2017 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  7. ^ Hendrix, John J. (April 29, 2017). "Muhammad selected by the New Orleans Saints". CanalStreetChronicles.com.
  8. ^ "New Orleans Saints select DE Al-Quadin Muhammad in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft". NewOrleansSaints.com. April 29, 2017. Archived from the original on May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  9. ^ "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2018.
  10. ^ Walker, Andrew (September 2, 2018). "Colts Claim Two Players Off Waivers". Colts.com.
  11. ^ Walker, Andrew (October 4, 2018). "Colts Bring Back Robert Turbin To Active Roster; Lenzy Pipkins, Skai Moore Elevated". Colts.com.
  12. ^ "Roster Move: Colts Sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad To Practice Squad". Colts.com. October 8, 2018.
  13. ^ "Roster Moves: Colts Elevate DE Al-Quadin Muhammad To Active Roster; Waive LB Skai Moore". Colts.com. October 13, 2018.
  14. ^ Smith, Michael David (November 13, 2020). "Frank Reich on Al-Quadin Muhammad ejection: We don't condone that". NBCSports.com. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  15. ^ Stankevitz, JJ (April 1, 2021). "Colts Re-Sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, Sign S Sean Davis & G Chris Reed". Colts.com. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  16. ^ Mayer, Larry (March 20, 2022). "Roster Move: Bears sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  17. ^ Mayer, Larry (February 21, 2023). "Roster Move: Bears release Al-Quadin Muhammad". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  18. ^ Stankevitz, JJ (July 25, 2023). "Colts sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad". Colts.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  19. ^ Stankevitz, JJ (August 29, 2023). "Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster". Colts.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  20. ^ "Colts sign 16 to practice squad". Colts.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  21. ^ "Indy's Al-Quadin Muhammad gets 6-game suspension for performance-enhancing substance violation". USA TODAY. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  22. ^ "Colts sign 9 to reserve/future contracts, 4 to one-year contract extensions, waive CB Tony Brown". Colts.com. January 8, 2024.
  23. ^ Alper, Josh. "Cowboys to sign Al-Quadin Muhammad after workout". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  24. ^ "Cowboys Releasing DE Al-Quadin Muhammad". NFL Trade Rumors. August 28, 2024.
  25. ^ Risdon, Jeff. "Lions shuffle up the practice squad coming out of the bye week". Lions Wire. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
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