Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Questionable for Christmas Day
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Muhammad (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.
Muhammad drew the questionable tag for Christmas Day after being limited in all three walkthrough practices. His status for Thursday's NFC North tilt may not be officially known until the Lions announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Tyrus Wheat and Marcus Davenport (shoulder) would be in line for more defensive snaps if Muhammad is not able to play.
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Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Limited to open week
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Muhammad (abdomen) was a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough practice.
Muhammad was one of nine Lions players to be limited in the first session of Week 17 prep. He may have sustained an abdominal injury during Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh, when he played 30 of 74 defensive snaps (40.5 percent) without showing up on the box score otherwise. The veteran defensive end will need to log a full practice over the next two days in order to avoid an injury designation for Thursday's Christmas Day tilt against the Vikings.
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Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Harasses Prescott in win
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Muhammad recorded three tackles (three solo), including 3.0 sacks, in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.
Muhammad was on the field for 38 snaps, his highest mark since Week 7. He took full advantage of the opportunity, taking down Dak Prescott three times for a total loss of 24 yards. Muhammad has a career-high 9.0 sacks on the season, including two games with 2.0 sacks or more.
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Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Returns to full participation
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Muhammad (hamstring) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.
Muhammad was a limited participant Wednesday but returned to full participation Thursday, suggesting he'll be available to bolster Detroit's pass rush against the Vikings on Sunday. Muhammad has 5.0 sacks through seven games this season, putting him one shy of his career high, set in 2021 with the Colts.
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Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Active versus Browns
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Muhammad (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Browns.
After missing Wednesday's practice, the edge defender returned to limited sessions Thursday and Friday before being listed as questionable for Sunday's contest. With his Week 4 availability confirmed, Muhammad -- who has logged eight tackles, including 3.5 sacks in three games to date -- should continue to make his presence felt as a pass-rusher in Detroit's defense.
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Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Muhammad (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Muhammad was estimated as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report, so his ability to practice Thursday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- indicates he is progressing in his recovery from a knee injury that he likely picked up during Detroit's 38-30 win over Baltimore on Monday. Muhammad would likely avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against Cleveland were he to practice fully Friday. The veteran defensive end has registered eight tackles (six solo), including 3.5 sacks, through the first three games of the regular season.
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Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Absent from walkthrough
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Muhammad (knee) was considered a non-participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Muhammad popped up on Wednesday's estimated injury report with an apparent knee injury, which he may have suffered in Monday's 38-30 win over the Ravens. The defensive lineman registered four total tackles (three solo), including 2.5 sacks, in the contest, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Browns.
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Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Dominates Ravens on MNF
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Muhammad posted four tackles, including 2.5 sacks, in Monday's 38-30 win over Baltimore.
Muhammad enjoyed perhaps his finest game as a pro -- prior to Monday, he had a modest 16 sacks over 95 career games. The veteran defensive end's 2.5 sacks all came in the second half Monday. Muhammad already has 3.5 sacks through three contests after posting 3.0 sacks across nine regular-season games in his first campaign with Detroit last year.
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Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Brought back by Detroit
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The Lions re-signed Muhammad to a one-year deal Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Muhammad saw action in 10 games for the Lions between the regular season and playoffs in 2024, recording 11 total tackles and three sacks. After returning to the Lions, the 29-year-old is expected to serve as one of the team's top rotational defensive ends in 2025 behind star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson (lower leg).
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Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Tallies 3.0 sacks in 2024
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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.
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Al-Quadin Muhammad: Let go by Dallas
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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 substances, he'll likely be able to play with his new team right away if he signs after Week 1.
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Cowboys' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Finds new opportunity
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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 its pass rush depth after Sam Williams tore his ACL on Saturday. The 2017 sixth-round pick last saw NFL action in 2022 with the Bears, when he recorded 29 combined tackles, including 1.0 sacks, on 585 defensive snaps.
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Al-Quadin Muhammad: Working out with Dallas
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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.
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Al-Quadin Muhammad: Suspension lifted
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The Colts activated Muhammad from the reserve-suspended list Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Muhammad was suspended six games on Dec. 6 for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs and did not play a snap in 2023. He last played in 2022 for the Bears, when he accumulated 29 tackles (15 solo), including one sack, and one forced fumble over 16 games.
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Al-Quadin Muhammad: Handed down suspension
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Muhammad was suspended for six games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Muhammad has yet to play for the Colts this season and has remained on the team's practice squad since training camp came to a close. Barring a successful appeal, this suspension will essentially end the 28-year-old's season early, unless Indianapolis advances beyond the wild-card round of the playoffs.
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Colts' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Signs with Indianapolis
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Muhammad and the Colts agreed on a one-year contract Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Muhammad will return to Indianapolis after spending one season with the Bears following a four-year stint with the Colts. The defensive end appeared in 16 games with Chicago in 2022, recording 29 tackles, including a sack, while also forcing a fumble. The 28-year-old will likely compete for a reserve role behind Kwity Paye and Dayo Odeyingbo on the Colts' defensive line this year.
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Bears' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Disappointing season
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Muhammad recorded two tackles in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18 and ended the season with 29 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble over 17 games played.
Muhammad had his least productive season since 2018 after joining the Bears in free agency. He played in an even timeshare with Trevis Gipson, and both players posted similar production so neither was able to earn a larger role. Muhammad should play in a similar role going forward, as he's under contract with the team through the 2023 season.
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Bears' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Expected to start at defensive end
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Muhammad is one of four defensive ends listed on the Bears' regular-season roster, according to the team's official site.
Muhammad recorded six sacks and 48 tackles with the Colts last year, and he's expected to see a similar role, as the Bears' defense will have the same scheme the veteran was used to playing in over the last four years. However, he saw a career-high 766 snaps last year, and if he rotates off the field more than he did in Indianapolis, he could see a decline in production. With excellent pass rusher Trevis Gipson on the roster, that could be the main reason Muhammad rotates more than expected.
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Colts' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Has sack in Week 2 loss
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Muhammad had a sack and two total tackles in Sunday's loss to the Rams.
Muhammad may have been the largest question mark on the defense for the Colts this season, as he's being counted on heavily to help replace Justin Houston and Denico Autry, who combined for 15.5 sacks last season. Muhammad has 1.5 sacks in two games, so the results are promising thus far.
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Colts' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Reserve role Sunday
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Muhammad did not have a tackle, but had a QB hurry in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.
Muhammad played on 23 of the defense's 50 snaps. He had an impressive training camp and was thought to be a contender for a starting role at defensive end with Kemoko Turay still out with an ankle injury, but he had a smaller reserve role Sunday.
