Isa Abdul-Quddus
Isa Abdul-Quddus is an American former professional football player who was a football position)|safety] in the National Football League. He played college football for the Fordham Rams and was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2011 and also played for the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins.
Abdul-Quddus is currently the head football coach at Hillside High School in Hillside, New Jersey.
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
Abdul-Quddus was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2011 NFL draft. On January 7, 2014, Abdul-Quddus was released by the Saints.Detroit Lions
Abdul-Quddus was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions 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 Buffalo Bills.On March 9, 2017, Abdul-Quddus was released by the Dolphins.