Cowboys sign veteran DE to bolster depth after Sam Williams injury

The Dallas Cowboys have dipped into the free agent pool and signed a veteran defensive end to add depth following the injury to Sam Williams.

Chicago Bears defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (55) tackles scrambling Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12). / Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Dallas Cowboys worked out a group of veteran defensive ends on Thursday as the team looks to add some depth at the position following the season-ending ACL injury suffered by Sam Williams.

Dallas worked out Carl Lawson, Justin Hollins, Shaka Toney, and Al-Quadin Muhammad.

After seeing what all of the free agents had to offer, the Cowboys signed Muhammad to a one-year deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Al-Quadin Muhammad is not twitchy, he's not bendy, but he's a very good speed-to-power guy. He's got great size and a high motor and could be a solid depth piece for the Cowboys' DL. pic.twitter.com/ljbZHDwzHD

— Dan Rogers (@DannyPhantom24) August 1, 2024

The 29-year-old Muhammad was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. After one season with the team, he was waived. One day later, Muhammad was claimed by the Indianapolis Colts where he played through the 2021 season.

Muhammad played for the Colts through the 2021 season. In 2022, Muhammad signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Bears but was released one year later.

Muhammed signed a one-year deal to return to the Colts in July 2023 and was a member of the practice squad. However, he was suspended by the NFL for violating the Performance Enhancing Drug policy in December 2023 and was not re-signed.

Throughout his career, Muhammad has recorded 157 total tackles, 12 sacks, and four forced fumbles.

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