Daniel Muir

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

Daniel Muir
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Muir with the Colts in 2010
No. 95, 90, 97. 99
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1983-09-12) September 12, 1983 (age 41)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:298 lb (135 kg)
Career information
College:Kent State
Undrafted:2007
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:128
Sacks:1.5
Pass deflections:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Daniel Travanti Muir (US: /trəˌvɑːnti ˈmjʊər/ trə-VAHN-tee MURE; 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 was also a member of the Indianapolis Colts, St. Louis Rams, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans and Oakland Raiders.

In July 2024, Muir and his wife were arrested on criminal charges related to abuse of their son.[1]

Early life

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 29.5 in
(0.75 m)		 9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		 37 reps
All values from Kent State's Pro Day[2]

Green Bay Packers (first stint)

After going undrafted in the 2007 NFL draft, Muir signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 4, 2007.[3] 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 (first stint)

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.[4]

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 on September 3, 2011.[5]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On October 10, 2011, Muir re-signed with the Colts. He was waived on November 8, 2011.[6]

Green Bay Packers (second stint)

Muir signed with the Packers on March 23, 2012.[7] He was released on August 31, 2012.[8]

New York Jets

Muir was signed by the New York Jets on October 10, 2012.[9] He was waived on October 30, 2012.[10]

Kansas City Chiefs

Muir signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on January 18, 2013. He was released on June 14, 2013.[5]

Houston Texans

On July 25, 2013, Muir signed with the Houston Texans. He was released by the Texans on August 31, 2013 due to an injury settlement.[5]

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 Logansport, Indiana with his family.

Muir hosted a Christmas dinner for homeless teens with the help of Outreach Inc.[11]

Muir is currently the pastor of the Indiana chapter of Straitway Truth Ministry in Logansport, Indiana,[12] where he lives on a 5.6-acre property owned by the ministry.[13] Muir was invited to join the Tennessee-based Black Hebrew Israelite group that preaches Biblical literalism[14] by former Packers teammate Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila.[15]

2024 arrest

Muir was named a person of interest by Indiana State Police in the disappearance of his 14-year-old son Bryson on June 27, 2024. Bryson, who went missing on June 16, 2024, was found on July 3 safe during an Indiana State Police raid on the Muirs' Logansport property and placed in child services. On July 3, 2024, Muir was arrested for obstruction of justice and domestic battery, and his wife was arrested for obstruction of justice.[16][17][18] The couple were denied bond as they were deemed flight risks,[19] and their trial was scheduled for November 4, 2024.[20][needs update]

References

  1. ^ Hager, Will (July 3, 2024). "Endangered Indiana boy found safe, parents arrested in Logansport raid". Fox 32 Chicago. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Daniel Muir". DraftScout.com. March 25, 2009. Retrieved April 16, 2009.
  3. ^ "Packers sign seven non-drafted free agents". Packers.com. May 4, 2007. Archived from the original on May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ a b c "Daniel Muir". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  6. ^ NFL Transactions Report, January 7, 2011
  7. ^ Packers bring back DT Daniel Muir[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Packers make cuts, newcomers targeted". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  9. ^ 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 12, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  10. ^ Orr, Conor (October 30, 2012). "Jets waive RB Jonathan Grimes and DT Daniel Muir". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
  11. ^ "Outreach, Inc. - News and Events". Archived from the original on March 23, 2010. Retrieved January 8, 2010.
  12. ^ Schroeder, Joe (July 8, 2024). "Ex-Colts player Daniel Muir, wife granted emergency hearing to determine if they are being illegally jailed in child abuse case". Fox59 News.
  13. ^ Porter Tilley, Jenny; Sarah Nelson (June 29, 2024). "Where is Bryson Muir? What to know about missing Indiana teen, police investigation". Indianapolis Star.
  14. ^ Kahler, Kalyn (July 14, 2020). "Pray for Kabeer, Chapter I: The School Play, the Minister of Defense and the Fall of a Hero". Sports Illustrated.
  15. ^ Kahler, Kalyn (July 16, 2020). "Pray for Kabeer, Chapter III: The Followers, the Courtroom Drama and the Next Chapter". Sports Illustrated.
  16. ^ "ISP: Parents no longer cooperating in search for ex-Colts player's son Bryson Muir". Fox 59. June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  17. ^ "Bryson Muir found as NFL star dad Daniel and mom arrested". July 3, 2024.
  18. ^ Reinstein, Julia (July 3, 2024). "Former Indianapolis Colts player Daniel Muir arrested after missing son found safe". ABC News.
  19. ^ Adams, Matt (July 3, 2024). "Missing 14-year-old found 'safe and well,' parents in custody after Logansport raid". Fox59 News.
  20. ^ Graves, Eric (August 1, 2024). "Daniel and Kristin Muir granted supervised contact with son". Fox59 News.
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