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Signs with Tampa Bay The Bucs signed Muhammad to a one-year contract worth up to $6 million Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Muhammad turns 31 years old later this month and is coming off a career year with the Lions. He appeared in all 17 regular-season games and finished with 25 tackles (15 solo), including a by-far career-best 11.0 sacks, on just 41 percent of the defensive snaps. Seeing all one-on-one matchups working opposite Aidan Hutchinson certainly worked in Muhammad's favor, and he'll try to build on the big output with Tampa Bay alongside Yaya Diaby.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Game-wrecker in 2025 Muhammad produced 25 total tackles (15 solo), including 11.0 sacks, over 17 contests during the regular season.

Impact Muhammad stepped into a starting role in 2025, and he rewarded the Lions by producing a career-high 11.0 sacks, which ranked tied for 11th in the NFL. The 30-year-old had recorded just 15.0 sacks total over his previous seven seasons in the league, and he appears to have developed into quite the compliment to Aidan Hutchinson on the defensive line. Muhammad is set to become a free agent in the offseason, but the Lions will likely look to keep him in Detroit for 2026.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sacks Brosmer twice Christmas Day Muhammad posted 2.0 sacks during the Lions' 23-10 loss to the Vikings on Thursday.

Impact Muhammad sacked Max Brosmer twice for losses of 10 and five yards in the second and third quarters, respectively. Muhammad's efforts Christmas Day brought him to 11.0 sacks through 16 regular-season games, which marks the first time in his NFL career that he has recorded double-digit sacks in a season. His last opportunity to add to that total is Week 18 against the Bears.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Thursday Muhammad (abdomen) is active for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Muhammad was initially listed as questionable, but he's ready to suit up Christmas Day. The starting defensive end has racked up 23 tackles (13 solo), including 9.0 sacks, across 15 regular-season appearances in 2025.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Christmas Day Muhammad (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Muhammad (abdomen) was a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough practice.

Impact 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 snap (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.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Harasses Prescott in win Muhammad recorded three tackles (three solo), including 3.0 sacks, in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full participation Muhammad (hamstring) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring injury Muhammad (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on the Lions' estimated practice report Wednesday.

Impact The Lions are coming off their Week 8 bye, so Muhammad may have picked up the injury during Detroit's Week 7 win over Tampa Bay. Detroit didn't hold a practice Wednesday, so his practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of playing against Minnesota on Sunday. Muhammad has worked in a rotational role at defensive end this season, so his absence would open up more playing time for Tyler Lacy and Tyrus Wheat.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blanked in Week 4 Muhammad failed to record any stats in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Browns.

Impact Muhammad was unable to etch his name into the statbook, playing 23 snaps on defense and four snaps with the special-teams unit in the victory. The defensive lineman had recorded 4.0 sacks over the team's previous two contests, and he'll look to get back on track against the Bengals in Week 5.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blanked in Week 4 Muhammad failed to record any stats in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Browns.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active versus Browns Muhammad (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact 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 pass-rusher in Detroit's defense.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Muhammad (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The veteran defensive end upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to limited sessions Thursday and Friday, suggesting he's trending toward play in Sunday's contest. Muhammad has wreaked havoc on opposing quarterbacks so far this season, recording eight total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, across three games. If he's unable to play in Week 4, Tyler Lacy will likely see increased reps with the Lions' first-team defense.

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Logs limited practice Thursday Muhammad (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from walkthrough Muhammad (knee) was considered a non-participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates Ravens on MNF Muhammad posted four tackles, including 2.5 sacks, in Monday's 38-30 win over Baltimore.

Impact 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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Brought back by Detroit The Lions re-signed Muhammad to a one-year deal Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 3.0 sacks in 2024 Muhammad played in nine regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 11 tackles (eight solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one pass defense.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Lions' cross-blitz frees up Muhammad for sack vs. Darnold Detroit Lions' cross-blitz frees up Lions linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad for a sack against Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.

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