Albert Huggins
Albert Huggins Jr. is an American professional football nose tackle. After playing college football for Clemson, he was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and Dallas Cowboys.
Professional career
Houston Texans (first stint)
Huggins signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2019. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, but was signed to the team's practice squad on September 2.Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)
On October 21, 2019, Huggins was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles off the Texans' practice squad. He was waived after playing in four games on November 30, 2019.New England Patriots
On December 2, 2019, Huggins was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots. He was waived on December 7, 2019.Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)
On December 10, 2019, Huggins was signed to the Eagles practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 6, 2020. He was waived on July 26, 2020.Houston Texans (second stint)
On July 27, 2020, Huggins was claimed off waivers by the Texans. He was waived on August 31, 2020.Detroit Lions (first stint)
Huggins was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions on September 1, 2020, but was waived four days later.Minnesota Vikings
On September 8, 2020, Huggins was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad. He was released on October 9, 2020.Detroit Lions (second stint)
On October 19, 2020, Huggins was signed to the Lions practice squad. He was released on October 29, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later. He was elevated to the active roster on November 25 and January 2, 2021, for the team's weeks 12 and 17 games against the Texans and Vikings, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.New Orleans Saints
On May 6, 2021, Huggins signed with the New Orleans Saints. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. Huggins was signed to the active roster on September 11, 2021. He was waived on October 25 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 2.On August 30, 2022, Huggins was placed on injured reserve. He spent the entire 2022 season on the IR with an undisclosed injury he suffered during the Saints’ final preseason game. He did not receive a qualifying offer from the Saints following the season and became a free agent on March 15, 2023.