Buccaneers Sign Edge Rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad

Veteran pass rusher joins Tampa Bay after career-best season with Lions

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:14am

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed veteran outside linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad to a one-year contract. Muhammad is coming off the best season of his career in 2025 with the Detroit Lions, recording career-highs in sacks (11.0), tackles for loss (9), and quarterback hits (20). He will now join the Buccaneers' defense and team up with former Lions teammate Alex Anzalone.

Why it matters

The Buccaneers are looking to bolster their pass rush after a disappointing 2025 season, and the addition of Muhammad provides them with an experienced edge rusher who can get after the quarterback. His signing adds depth and talent to Tampa Bay's defense as they aim to return to the playoffs.

The details

Muhammad was originally a sixth-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2017 and spent the majority of his career with the Indianapolis Colts before joining the Lions in 2024. In 2025, he broke out with 11.0 sacks, 9 tackles for loss, and 20 quarterback hits, including several multi-sack games. The Buccaneers are hoping he can bring that same level of production to their defense in 2026.

  • Muhammad signed a one-year contract with the Buccaneers on March 13, 2026.
  • In 2025, Muhammad set career-highs in sacks (11.0), tackles for loss (9), and quarterback hits (20) with the Detroit Lions.

The players

Al-Quadin Muhammad

A veteran outside linebacker who is coming off the best season of his career in 2025 with the Detroit Lions.

Alex Anzalone

A linebacker who previously played with Muhammad on the Detroit Lions and has now joined him on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

The Buccaneers are hoping that Muhammad's addition can help bolster their pass rush and improve their defensive performance after a down year in 2025. His proven ability to get to the quarterback makes him a valuable addition to Tampa Bay's front seven.