Detroit Lions linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Field.
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Al-Quadin Muhammad threw some shade at the Lions.
The Detroit Lions have already lost multiple players to free-agency, including Alex Anzalone (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), wide-receiver Kalif Raymond (Chicago Bears), corner Amik Robertson (Washington Commanders), and tackle Roy Lopez (Arizona Cardinals).
On Friday, they lost defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, who joined forces with Anzalone by signing with the Buccaneers.
It sounds as though there may be an element of bitterness on the part of Muhammad, who had words for the Lions not long after signing with the Bucs.
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Former Detroit Lions Defensive End Al-Quadin Muhammad Had Words After Departing
Muhammed, who had spent the last two seasons with the Lions, said that he wasn’t sure why he wasn’t given a contract extension offer from general manger Brad Holmes, and is already looking forward to facing them with Tampa Bay in the upcoming 2026 NFL season.
“I don’t really know (with) Detroit (or) how they thought about it or exactly what went into it, and I don’t really care,” Muhammad said. “I’m in Tampa, and I’m happy to be in Tampa. And if I’m not mistaken, they’re on a schedule this year, so I’m excited about that.
“And I do love Detroit, and it was amazing. It was amazing. It’s a great organization, and I appreciate them for giving me the opportunity to go out there and do some great things, and I look forward to also playing against them.”