Tag: Al-Quadin Muhammad

Colts’ Al-Quadin Muhammad suspended for PED violation

Al-Quadin Muhammad has been suspended for PED violations.

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad has been suspended six games without pay for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy, the league announced Wednesday.

Muhammad has been on the Colts practice squad for the entire season and has not logged a snap on the active roster so this impact is minimal.

The Colts are seeing the return of defensive tackle Grover Stewart from the suspended list. He also was suspended six games due to PED violations earlier in the season.

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Colts release DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, WR Vyncint Smith

The Colts released DE Al-Quadin Muhammad and WR Vyncint Smith.

The Indianapolis Colts released defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad and wide receiver Vyncint Smith ahead of Tuesday’s deadline for roster cuts.

Muhammad likely wasn’t going to make the initial roster. The defensive end room was pretty crowded, and he didn’t do a whole lot to separate himself from the competition. Adam Schefter of ESPN first reported the roster move.

Smith had an outside chance to make the roster as the final wide receiver, but it appears that role belongs to Juwann Winfree. The Colts hope to bring Smith back to the practice squad. Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star was the first to report the roster move.

The Colts have until Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET to finalize their initial 53-man roster. You can stay up to date with the latest moves via our tracker.

How Twitter reacted to the Colts signing Al-Quadin Muhammad

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the Colts bringing back Al-Quadin Muhammad.

The Indianapolis Colts are expected to bring back a familiar face to the defense, agreeing to a one-year deal with edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad on Friday.

After spending four seasons with the Colts (2018-2021), Muhammad followed former Colts defensive coordinator and current Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to the Windy City.

How Muhammad fits within the rotation of the defensive line remains to be seen, but he’ll likely be fighting for a roster spot at the back end of room.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the news Friday:

Colts to sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad

The Colts are bringing back a familiar face in DE Al-Quadin Muhammad.

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The Indianapolis Colts are expected to sign free-agent defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, first reported Friday by Adam Schefter of ESPN.

A familiar face, Muhammad spent four seasons with the Colts (2018-2021) under former defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.

After hitting free agency in 2022, Muhammad followed Eberflus to the Windy City when he took over as the head coach of the Chicago Bears. He appeared in all 16 games while making nine starts for the Bears. He recorded 1.0 sack, one tackle for loss and three quarterback hits.

In his four seasons with the Colts, Muhammad appeared in 64 games while making 25 starts. During that span, he recorded 11.0 sacks, 22 tackles for loss and 30 quarterback hits.

It’s likely Muhammad will be competing for one of the final spots on the roster in the defensive line room.

Looking back on every sixth-round Saints draft pick since 2002

We’re looking back on every sixth-round New Orleans Saints draft pick since 2002, an area the team has struggled to find great value under Mickey Loomis:

We’re looking back on every sixth-round New Orleans Saints draft pick since 2002, a round the team has struggled to find great value under longtime general manager Mickey Loomis. The Saints have made 16 picks in Round 6 in this span, but there aren’t many memorable players to choose from. It’s important to keep that in mind when looking at the draft capital available to the team and which prospects are on the board in next week’s 2023 NFL draft.

You can find our previous breakdowns by round below:

Bears 2023 NFL draft preview: Where does Chicago stand at DE?

Defensive end is the next focus in our Bears positional reviews, where the team is still looking for their star pass rusher.

The Chicago Bears have had a busy offseason, working to improve the team following their historic 3-14 run during the 2022 season during general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus’ first year with the team. Now going into Year 2, Poles and Eberflus are working to get the Bears back to relevancy and build a foundation that will eventually lead to postseason success.

Following their free agency frenzy, the Bears are setting their sights towards the 2023 NFL draft, which is quickly approaching. After initially winding up with the No. 1 overall pick, the Bears moved down to No. 9 following a lucrative trade with the Carolina Panthers. They will look to shore up certain positions such as offensive tackle and defensive line that still have glaring holes.

Here at Bears Wire, we’re going position by position to break down where Chicago stands entering the NFL draft. After looking at the offensive side of the ball, it’s time to turn our focus to defense. We begin with defensive end where the Bears are still searching for their star pass rusher.

1 pending free agent the Eagles could target from each NFC team

With the legal tampering period and NFL league year fast approaching, we’re looking at 1 pending free agent the Eagles should target from each NFC team

The Eagles won’t be major players in the free-agent market, but it’s always fun to take a hypothetical look at one potential target from every team.

Philadelphia agreed to a deal with Brandon Graham on Friday but is expected to lose Javon Hargrave, Fletcher Cox, James Bradberry, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson — among others — to lucrative deals.

It was also announced that Darius Slay was granted permission to seek a trade, further clouding up a transition period for one of the NFL’s top defenses in 2022.

With the new league year fast approaching, here’s one pending free agent from each NFC team that the Birds should target.

15 free agents the Eagles can sign that don’t count against compensatory picks

We’re looking at 15 players the Philadelphia Eagles can sign in 2023 NFL Free Agency that won’t count against the compensatory pick formula

The NFL’s new league is less than a week away, and with the legal tampering period scheduled to start on Monday, Philadelphia will look to retool on defense, while making cost-effective decisions.

All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts and his contract is the biggest concern this offseason, but the Eagles will also need to navigate 19 looming free agents and the likelihood that they’ll lose C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Javon Hargrave and James Bradberry.

GM Howie Roseman has made it clear that he’s prepared to lose several key starters and he’ll retool via the draft with a handful of 2024 compensatory picks.

The formula is simple in nature.

If you lose more unrestricted free agents than you sign, you are eligible for that many compensatory selections. What round they come is determined by how big their contract is.

Roseman and other general managers can take advantage of the rule by signing players released before their contract expires. Those players don’t count toward the formula.

Plenty of players will be available to sign this offseason that can both help the team and not count against the formula.

Here are 15 players Philadelphia could sign that wouldn’t count against 2024 compensatory picks.

Predicting the fate of Bears’ roster cut candidates

Here’s a look at some Bears who have been considered cut candidates and what we believe will happen with them.

The Chicago Bears are in the midst of what could be a franchise-altering offseason, where general manager Ryan Poles will be looking to retool the league’s worst roster in 2022.

When looking at the Bears’ roster, there aren’t a lot of expensive contracts on the books. Safety Eddie Jackson has the biggest cap hit at $17.09 million, but he doesn’t feel like someone who could be on the chopping block.

Not to mention, Chicago is in an excellent place in terms of cap space, where they’re expected to have roughly $100 million, according to Spotrac. That’s the most in the NFL (by a wide margin).

But there are some veterans who could be cap casualties heading into the offseason, especially if Poles can find upgrades at their respective positions while saving some money along the way.

Here’s a look at some players who are considered cut candidates and what we believe will happen with them:

4 Bears who could be salary cap casualties in 2023

These Bears veterans are on the chopping block.

The Chicago Bears are just beginning what could be a franchise-altering offseason, where general manager Ryan Poles will be looking to retool the league’s worst roster in 2022. And he has the resources to get it done.

When looking at the Bears’ roster, there aren’t a lot of expensive contracts on the books. Safety Eddie Jackson has the biggest cap hit at $17.09 million, but he doesn’t feel like someone who could be on the chopping block. He’s coming off a bounce back season, where he led the Bears with four interceptions before missing the final six games due to injury.

Not to mention, Chicago is in an excellent place in terms of cap space, where they’re expected to have $98.6 million, according to Spotrac. That’s the most in the NFL (by a wide margin).

But there are some veterans who could be cap casualties heading into the offseason, especially if Poles can find upgrades at their respective positions while saving some money along the way.

Here are some cut candidates for the Bears this offseason: