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USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Panthers part ways with legend's son, sign familiar name at WR
Panthers part ways with legend's son, sign familiar name at WR The Carolina Panthers' first run with their second Muhsin Muhammad has already come to an end. As announced on Tuesday afternoon, the team has waived-injured wide receiver Muhsin "Moose" Muhammad III, the son of franchise great Muhsin Muhammad. Muhammad signed with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M University at the end of April. Little "Moose," a Charlotte, N.C. native, played for the Aggies from 2020 to 2024. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder tallied 81 receptions for 1,163 yards and 12 touchdowns over his five collegiate seasons. His father, Muhsin, suited up with the Panthers for 11 of his 14 NFL seasons. He is the franchise's second all-time leading receiver and one of eight members of the organization's Hall of Honor. Taking Muhammad's place on the roster will be fellow wideout T.J. Luther. Luther first joined the Panthers as a member of their practice squad this past December. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
Epoch Times
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Epoch Times
Panthers Sign Son of Former Wide Receiver Muhsin Muhammad, a Franchise Star
The Carolina Panthers have signed the son of a franchise legend. The Panthers signed Moose Muhammad III as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft. Reports of the signing emerged after the draft, but the Panthers confirmed it in an article on the Moose Muhammad spent five seasons at Muhammad was born in Charlotte in 2001. His father, Muhsin Muhammad II, was playing for the Carolina Panthers. The elder Muhammad was drafted by the Panthers in the second round of the 1996 draft. He appeared in just nine games as a rookie, catching 25 passes for 407 yards and a touchdown. After an unimpressive sophomore campaign, Muhammad broke out in 1998, starting all 16 games and catching 68 passes for 941 yards and six TDs. Muhsin Muhammad had his first 1,000+ yard season in 1999. He had 96 receptions for 1,253 yards and eight touchdowns and earned his first Pro Bowl selection. He followed it up with a career-high and league-leading 102 receptions for 1,183 yards and six scores. He did not record another thousand-yard season again until 2004, but he was a key part of the Panthers' 2003 Super Bowl run and set the record for longest touchdown pass in a Super Bowl that season—an 85-yard catch in the Panthers' 32-29 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII. Muhsin Muhammad had the best year of his career in 2004, catching 93 passes for 1,405 yards and 16 TDs; the last two numbers led the league and were career highs. He was named a first-team All-Pro and selected to his second Pro Bowl. He signed with the Chicago Bears in 2005 and spent three years in Chicago, then returned to the Panthers in 2008, catching 65 passes for 923 yards and five TDs in his return season. He caught 53 passes for 581 yards and a touchdown in 2009. He retired at the end of that season. Related Stories 3/26/2025 2/18/2025 Muhsin Muhammad holds several Panthers franchise records. His 16 touchdowns in 2004 are the most in a single season in franchise history. He also has three receiving TDs in two separate games; a record he co-owns with fellow Panthers legend Steve Smith Sr. For the younger Muhammad, following in his father's footsteps will be a tough road, but he will have several teammates who started out as undrafted free agents (UDFA), particularly in the wide receiver room. Veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen was a UDFA who was signed by the Minnesota Vikings after a tryout in 2013. Jalen Coker was signed as a UDFA in 2024 out of Holy Cross; he finished the season third on the team in receiving yards behind Thielen and 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legette. The Panthers also have long snapper JJ Jansen and safety Demani Richardson on the roster. Running back Rico Dowdle (Dallas Cowboys), defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (Kansas City Chiefs), and linebacker Christian Rozeboom (Los Angeles Rams), were all signed as UDFAs by their respective teams in 2020. Moose Muhammad is not the only receiver with a compelling story and Carolina ties on the preseason roster. The Panthers signed veteran wide receiver
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Why Bears rookie Luther Burden III chose No. 87
The Chicago Bears kicked off their rookie minicamp on Friday at Halas Hall, and the rookie jersey numbers were officially revealed. Second-round wide receiver Luther Burden III chose No. 87 -- but it wasn't his first choice. Burden notably wore No. 3 in college at Missouri and in high school at Cardinal Ritter College Prep. It's a tribute to his namesake. But that number was off the table in Chicago, as it was worn by Bears Hall of Famer Bronko Nagurski and later retired. Advertisement "I mean, all the good numbers were gone so..." Burden said with a laugh. He's not lying. The Bears have officially retired 14 numbers (3, 5, 7, 28, 34, 40, 41, 42, 51, 56, 61, 66, 77, 89), and there are plenty more that could be retired (23, 50, 54, 95, 99). But there are only so many numbers available for a 53-man roster. Notable players who previously wore No. 87 include Ed O'Bradovich (1962-1971), Emery Moorehead (1982-88), Tom Waddle (1989-1994) and Muhsin Muhammad (2005-07). Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Why Bears rookie Luther Burden III chose No. 87
Miami Herald
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Report: Panthers reach deal with Muhsin ‘Moose' Muhammad III
The Carolina Panthers agreed to sign wide receiver Muhsin 'Moose' Muhammad III as an undrafted free agent, NFL Network reported on Sunday. If that name sounds familiar, well, it should. Muhsin Muhammad, his father, ranks second in the franchise's history in catches (696), receiving yards (9,255) and receiving touchdowns (50) while playing for the Panthers from 1996-2004. The two-time Pro Bowl selection also was the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award recipient for 1999. The younger Muhammad totaled 81 catches for 1,163 yards and 12 touchdowns during four seasons with Texas A&M. He joins a wide receiver room that includes Tetairoa McMillan, who was selected by Carolina with the eighth overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Arizona. The Panthers also picked Colorado receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. in the sixth round. Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
Reuters
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Report: Panthers reach deal with Muhsin 'Moose' Muhammad III
April 27 - The Carolina Panthers agreed to sign wide receiver Muhsin "Moose" Muhammad III as an undrafted free agent, NFL Network reported on Sunday. If that name sounds familiar, well, it should. Muhsin Muhammad, his father, ranks second in the franchise's history in catches (696), receiving yards (9,255) and receiving touchdowns (50) while playing for the Panthers from 1996-2004. The two-time Pro Bowl selection also was the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award recipient for 1999. The younger Muhammad totaled 81 catches for 1,163 yards and 12 touchdowns during four seasons with Texas A&M. He joins a wide receiver room that includes Tetairoa McMillan, who was selected by Carolina with the eighth overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Arizona. The Panthers also picked Colorado receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. in the sixth round. --Field Level Media
