Tag: Al-Quadin Muhammad

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) warms up before facing the Chicago Bears in an NFL preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Colts DL Al-Quadin Muhammad suspended 6 games

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Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Al-Quadin Muhammad was suspended six games without pay by the NFL on Wednesday for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Muhammad has not appeared in a game this season.

The suspension will span the final five games of the regular season. He will either sit out a playoff game — should Indianapolis (7-5) qualify for the postseason — or the first game of the 2024 season.

Muhammad has spent this season on the Colts’ practice squad after re-signing with the team on July 21. He played with the Chicago Bears last season before being released on Feb. 17.

Muhammad, 28, has totaled 157 tackles, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 84 career games (34 starts) with the New Orleans Saints, Bears and Colts. He was selected by the Saints in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

–Field Level Media

Nov 3, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) reacts after defensive stop against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Colts agree to re-sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad

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The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to re-sign defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, as the team continues to retain many of their own free agents this offseason.

Muhammad’s agent Drew Rosenhaus told several outlets Wednesday that Muhammad agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $3.4 million for next season, which would be his fourth with the team.

The five-year veteran, who turned 26 on Sunday, has never been a regular starter but has been part of the Colts’ defensive line rotation since being picked up on waivers in 2018.

Last season, Muhammad produced 23 tackles, two sacks and six quarterback hits in 16 games as a reserve. He has one sack in three playoff games with Indianapolis.

Originally a sixth-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in the 2017 draft out of Miami (Fla.), Muhammad owns 80 career tackles, five sacks and 15 tackles for loss in 51 games (eight starts).

In addition to re-upping with Muhammad, the Colts have also kept several other free agents from departing the team this month, including wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, running back Marlon Mack, cornerback Xavier Rhodes and offensive lineman Joey Hunt.

–Field Level Media