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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have seen strong attendance during OTAs, but veteran edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad has not yet taken the practice field. Muhammad, who signed a one-year, $6 million contract in March, has been present throughout OTAs and remains involved with the team.

Miami Hurricanes News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / June 2

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / June 1

Buccaneers already have the blueprint to maximize Al-Quadin Muhammad and it can help bring new life to the pass rush

The Buccaneers underwent a defensive makeover during the offseason and the addition of Al-Quadin Muhammad was part of it. Todd Bowles and Co. have a clear vision for him that will help the pass rush, as well.

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Tampa Bay Grateful As Lions Had $32M And Let Their 11-Sack Pass Rusher Walk

Al-Quadin Muhammad had just finished the best season of his life. Eleven sacks. Nine tackles for loss. Twenty quarterback hits. Career highs across the board for a 30-year-old journeyman who bounced through the Saints, Colts, and Bears before finally becoming the kind of pass rusher front offices build defenses around.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 17

Buccaneers Signing Al-Quadin Muhammad Puts Writing on the Wall for This Veteran

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a lot of work to do heading into free agency, particularly on the defense, but they had no greater need — and quite frankly, still have no greater need — than the edge rushing position.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

Al-Quadin Muhammad Departing Lions Adds Compensatory Draft Pick

The Detroit Lions did not make the decision to retain the services of veteran defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad. As a result, the team currently nets a 2027 seventh-round compensatory draft pick.

Detroit Lions News / PewterReport.com / March 13

New Bucs OLB Al-Quadin Muhammad Will Quickly Make His Presence Known

After Pewter Report broke the news of the Bucs signing pass rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad on Thursday evening, some might be left wondering who he is, even though he is coming off a career-high 11-sack season with the Lions.

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Bucs Sign Veteran Edge Rusher

The Bucs have finally found an edge rusher as they’ve signed Al-Quadin Muhammad to a one-year deal. Pewter Report was the first to break the news. He will be 31 years old by the end of the month, but brings a lot of veteran experience with defensive production.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12

Bucs To Meet With Al-Quadin Muhammad

Coming off a career-best season, Al-Quadin Muhammad is generating free agency interest. The veteran edge rusher is set to meet with the Buccaneers, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets.

Romello Height Could Be Perfect Al-Quadin Muhammad Replacement

The Detroit Lions are facing a clear need for an EDGE rusher opposite Aidan Hutchinson. There are a few potential directions they could head toward in this April’s NFL Draft, with a couple of options being a power rusher like Gabe Jacas or a powerful run-stopper like Keldric Faulk.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 9

Detroit Lions Free Agency Profile: Al-Quadin Muhammad may be Detroit's most important free agent

We’re getting closer to NFL free agency opening, and over the next few weeks, you’ll see the Detroit Lions begin to bring back some of their own players on new contracts.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 23

What Could Detroit Lions Offer Al-Quadin Muhammad?

Veteran Detroit Lions defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad is in line for a hefty raise next season. General manager Brad Holmes was able to secure the services of the 30-year-old, in 2025, on a one-year contract for just under $1.5 million.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 15

Colts Must Consider Bringing Back Breakout Edge Rusher

Great pass rushers have come far and few between for the Indianapolis Colts over the past 10 years. Colts general manager Chris Ballard has had only one edge rusher reach double-digit sacks during his tenure (Justin Houston had 11 in 2019), and he's spent a lot of draft capital on clear misses.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 7

Al-Quadin Muhammad Shares How He Secured Double-Digit Sacks

Al-Quadin Muhammad had a career season for the Detroit Lions. The pending free agent recorded 11 sacks this season playing opposite of Aidan Hutchinson.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 6

One Lions Veteran Who Has Played His Last Snap, And The Team Knows It

The Detroit Lions' pass-rush received a huge boost with the performance of veteran defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad. In 2025, Muhammad had a career year with 11.5 sacks, which finished second on the team behind Aidan Hutchinson.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / September 23, 2025

Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad Puts Ravens Win in Perspective With Inspiring Postgame Speech

The Detroit Lions took on the Baltimore Ravens Monday night and came out with a 38-30 road win that qualifies as their biggest of the season so far. Following

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 19, 2025

Lions Re-Signing DE Al-Quadin Muhammad To One-Year Deal

According to Adam Schefter, the Lions are re-signing DE Al-Quadin Muhammad to a one-year deal on Wednesday. Muhammad, 30, is a former sixth-round pick of the Saints back in 2017.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 1, 2024

Al-Quadin Muhammad makes big promise for Lions' pass rush vs. Packers

Until an outside move is announced, the Detroit Lions have to roll with players on their roster to chip in along the defensive line. That means Al-Quadin Muhammad is going to need a solid Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3, 2024

Dolphins Worked Out Three Edge Rushers

The Miami Dolphins hosted three edge rushers for a workout on Thursday, according to Aaron Wilson. The full list of players includes: Cam Gill Shaq Lawson Al-Quadin Muhammad Miami recently lost OLB Jaelen Phillips for the season due to a knee injury.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 28, 2024

Cowboys Releasing DE Al-Quadin Muhammad

The Dallas Cowboys announced they have released DE Al-Quadin Muhammad. He was set to miss Week 1 regardless because of a game remaining on a six-game suspension from last season. Muhammad, 29, is a former sixth-round pick of the Saints back in 2017.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 1, 2024

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Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / December 7, 2023

Colts defensive player suspended by the NFL

Just as one Indianapolis Colts player comes off the NFL suspension list, another goes on. It has been announced that DE Al-Quadin Muhammad has been suspended for six games by the NFL.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / December 6, 2023

Colts DE Al-Quadin Muhammad receives PED suspension

The Colts will not have practice squad defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad available for the remainder of the regular season after the veteran defender received a six-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 6, 2023

Colts Lose Pass Rusher to Suspension by NFL

Just as the Indianapolis Colts get back interior defender Grover Stewart after his six-game suspension due to violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, another player is receiving a suspension for the same issue.