Cowboys Sign Former Saints Edge Rusher

After a workout, former Saints defensive end inks a deal with the Dallas Cowboys.

Aug 30, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Nick Holley (25) is defended by New Orleans Saints defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints won, 28-0. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports / Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Cowboys signed former New Orleans Saints defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad after a training camp workout, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. New Orleans drafted the six-year pro out of the University of Miami as the 196th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Muhammad, 29, showed great potential during his rookie year before his release during the 2018 training camp. He then signed with Indianapolis, where he proved his worth by earning a spot on the Colts defensive end rotation from 2018 to 2021.

Aug 31, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Thad Lewis (7) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defenders John Hughes III and Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports / Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

In 2023, Muhammad's career hit a roadblock when the NFL suspended him for violating the league's substance abuse policy. He served five out of the six games of his suspension, and if he secures a roster spot with the Cowboys or another NFL team, he will have to serve one more game to complete his suspension.

During his 84 NFL game appearances, he made 34 starts, had 157 tackles, 12 sacks, 23 TFL, 33 QB Hits, four forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.

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