Al-quadin Muhammad

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		110	193	26.0	—
2025		17	25	11.0	0
2024		9	11	3.0	0
2023		3

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Buccaneers landed Al-quadin Muhammad on what amounts to a fair deal that neither moves the needle significantly nor represents a major misstep, earning a C CVI for this depth linebacker signing. At $4.0M AAV for one year, Tampa Bay is paying replacement-level starter money for what the data shows is essentially a depth piece — not a bargain, but not an overpay either given the current linebacker market. The short-term structure works in the Bucs' favor, as they're not locked into long-term risk with a player whose production ceiling appears limited, while the $2.5M guarantee keeps their exposure manageable if Muhammad fails to carve out a consistent role. This feels like classic roster maintenance rather than impact acquisition — Muhammad profiles as a rotational contributor who can fill snaps without being asked to anchor the defense. For a team like Tampa Bay looking to maintain depth while managing the salary cap, this represents competent but unspectacular roster building that keeps them flexible for 2025.

Performance Analysis

Al-Quadin Muhammad grades at a D- for the Buccaneers, a tough grade for a veteran linebacker who has been a journeyman throughout his NFL career. Muhammad offers some pass-rush ability off the edge, but his overall impact has been limited in Tampa Bay's defense. He is the kind of player who bounces between rosters and special teams roles without ever establishing himself as a core contributor. The Bucs have younger, more dynamic options ahead of him on the depth chart. At this stage, Muhammad is a veteran presence more than an on-field difference-maker.