Isa Abdul-Quddus (born August 3, 1989) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2011 and also played for the

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and

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. He played

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for

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Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Abdul-Quddus was signed by the

as an undrafted rookie free agent following the

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. On January 7, 2014, Abdul-Quddus was released by the Saints.

Detroit Lions

Abdul-Quddus was claimed off waivers by the

on February 3, 2014. On March 10, 2015, the Lions re-signed Abdul-Quddus to a one-year contract.

Miami Dolphins

On March 9, 2016, the Miami Dolphins signed Abdul-Quddus to a three-year contract totaling $12.75 million. He started 15 games in his first season with the Dolphins. He recorded a career-high 78 tackles along with five passes defended, two interceptions, and one sack. He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2016, after suffering a neck injury in Week 16 against the

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. On March 9, 2017, Abdul-Quddus was released by the Dolphins.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

References

External links

Fordham Rams bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Abdul-Quddus, Isa 1989 births Living people African-American Muslims Players of American football from Newark, New Jersey American football safeties Fordham Rams football players New Orleans Saints players Detroit Lions players Miami Dolphins players Union High School (New Jersey) alumni Muslims from New Jersey