Daniel Muir

Daniel Travanti Muir (US: /trəˌvɑːnti ˈmjʊər/ trə-VAHN-tee MEWR; born September 12, 1983) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Kent State. Muir has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, St. Louis Rams, and New York Jets.

For the Scottish footballer, see Daniel Muir (footballer).

Daniel Muir
Muir with the Colts in 2010
No. 95, 90, 62, 91, 97, 99
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1983-09-12) September 12, 1983
Washington, D.C.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:312 lb (142 kg)
Career information
College:Kent State
Undrafted:2007
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 8, 2013
Tackles:114
Sacks:1.5
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Muir attended Fairmont Heights High School and later transferred to Parkdale High School in Riverdale, Maryland where he was a four-year letterman. He played both defensive tackle and offensive guard. He earned All-State honors after finishing his senior season with 96 tackles, including 13.5 sacks. He recorded 179 tackles, including 28.5 sacks, his final two seasons. He also lettered in wrestling, where he finished second in state as a junior and third as a senior.

College career

Muir attended Kent State where he started 45 of his 46 career games there. He also left Kent State ranked third in school history in career sacks (14.5) and seventh in tackles-for-losses (35). He finished his career with 198 tackles, he also had three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one interception. He began his college career at defensive tackle before moving to defensive end, where he earned First-team All-MAC honors as a senior.

Muir did not play in 2002 due to the NCAA's initial eligibility guidelines. In 2003 as a freshman, he started the first 11 games before turning over his starting position to a senior in the season finale. He finished the season with 46 tackles, 7.5 for losses, 1.5 sacks and one blocked field goal. In 2004 as a sophomore, he started 11 games recording 48 tackles, eight for losses, and 4.5 sacks. In 2005 as a junior, he started 11 games and earned Second-Team All-MAC honors, he recorded 52 tackles, 8.5 for losses, and three sacks. In 2006 as a senior, he started 12 games and recorded 52 tackles, 11 for losses, and 5.5 sacks. He returned his only career interception for five yards.

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 7⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		 303 lb
(137 kg)		 4.90 s 1.69 s 2.82 s 4.59 s 7.39 s 29 1⁄2 in
(0.75 m)		 9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		 37 reps
All values from Kent State Pro Day[1]

Green Bay Packers

After going undrafted in the 2007 NFL Draft, Muir signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 4, 2007.[2] In 2007, he played in three games, after becoming the only undrafted rookie to make the roster out of training camp. He recorded eight tackles, four solo for the season. He played for the Packers in Dallas, Chicago, and against Detroit. Before the start of the 2008 season, he was waived by the Packers.

Indianapolis Colts

After being waived by the Packers before the start of the 2008 season, he was claimed by the Indianapolis Colts. He was re-signed to a one-year $1.7 million contract on April 13, 2010.[3]

St. Louis Rams

Muir joined the St. Louis Rams on July 31, 2011, by signing a one-year $1.85 million contract. He was cut September 2011.

Second stint with Colts

On October 10, 2011, Muir re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He was waived on November 8, 2011.[4]

Second stint with Packers

Muir signed with the Green Bay Packers on March 23, 2012.[5] He was released on August 31.[6]

New York Jets

Muir was signed by the New York Jets on October 10, 2012.[7] He was waived on October 30, 2012.[8]

Houston Texans

On July 25, 2013, Muir signed with the Houston Texans. He was released by the Texans due to an Injury Settlement.

Oakland Raiders

On October 9, 2013 Muir signed with the Oakland Raiders.

Personal life

Muir is one of many siblings and was raised by his Jamaican native parents in Lanham, Maryland. He married his college sweetheart Kristin Wright on April 25, 2009.

Muir currently resides in Indianapolis with his family.

Muir hosted a Christmas dinner for homeless teens with the help of Outreach Inc.[9]

References
  1. "Daniel Muir". NFL Draft Scout.com. March 25, 2009. Retrieved April 16, 2009.
  2. "Packers sign seven non-drafted free agents". Packers.com. May 4, 2007. Archived from the original on May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  3. Caplan, Adam (April 13, 2010). "NFL Transaction Wire Blog (4/12-4/18)". Scout.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2010. Retrieved April 13, 2010.
  4. NFL Transactions Report, January 7, 2011
  5. Packers bring back DT Daniel Muir
  6. "Packers make cuts, newcomers targeted". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  7. Orr, Conor (October 10, 2012). "Jets sign former Colts, Packers DT Daniel Muir in wake of D-line injuries". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  8. Orr, Conor (October 30, 2012). "Jets waive RB Jonathan Grimes and DT Daniel Muir". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 31, 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 23, 2010. Retrieved January 8, 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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