Albert Huggins Explained

Albert Huggins
Current Team:Dallas Cowboys
Number:68
Position:Nose tackle
Birth Date:27 June 1997
Birth Place:Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:305
High School:Orangeburg-Wilkinson (Orangeburg, South Carolina)
College:Clemson (2015–2018)
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:41
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Pfr:HuggAl01

Albert Huggins Jr. (born June 27, 1997) is an American football nose tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for Clemson, he was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He also played for the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Huggins signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2019.[1] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019,[2] but was signed to the team's practice squad on September 2.[3]

Philadelphia Eagles

On October 21, 2019, Huggins was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles off the Texans' practice squad.[4] He was waived after playing in four games on November 30, 2019.[5]

New England Patriots

On December 2, 2019, Huggins was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.[6] He was waived on December 7, 2019.[7]

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On December 10, 2019, Huggins was signed to the Eagles practice squad.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 6, 2020.[9] He was waived on July 26, 2020.[10]

Houston Texans (second stint)

On July 27, 2020, Huggins was claimed off waivers by the Texans.[11] He was waived on August 31, 2020.[12]

Detroit Lions

Huggins was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions on September 1, 2020, but was waived four days later.[13] [14]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 8, 2020, Huggins was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.[15] He was released on October 9, 2020.[16]

Detroit Lions (second stint)

On October 19, 2020, Huggins was signed to the Lions practice squad.[17] He was released on October 29,[18] and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[19] 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.[20] [21]

New Orleans Saints

On May 6, 2021, Huggins signed with the New Orleans Saints.[22] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.[23] [24] Huggins was signed to the active roster on September 11, 2021.[25] He was waived on October 25 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 2.[26]

On August 30, 2022, Huggins was placed on injured reserve.[27] 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.[28]

Atlanta Falcons

On June 16, 2023, Huggins signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[29] He played in 13 games with five starts, recording 22 tackles as a rotational defensive tackle.

Dallas Cowboys

On August 6, 2024, Huggins signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[30]

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Notes and References

  1. News: May 10, 2019 . Texans sign six draft picks, 20 college free agents . HoustonTexans.com . October 21, 2019.
  2. News: August 31, 2019 . Texans trim roster to 53 players . HoustonTexans.com . October 21, 2019 . September 1, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190901032100/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-trim-roster-to-53-players . dead .
  3. News: September 2, 2019 . Texans sign CB Armstrong, TE Paulsen, add 10 players to practice squad . HoustonTexans.com . October 21, 2019 . September 3, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190903055615/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-sign-cb-armstrong-te-paulsen-add-10-players-to-practice-squad . dead .
  4. Web site: McPherson, Chris . October 21, 2019 . Eagles agree to sign DTs Anthony Rush and Albert Huggins, release CB Orlando Scandrick and DT Akeem Spence . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  5. News: McPherson, Chris . November 30, 2019 . Roster moves: Eagles activate CB Cre'Von LeBlanc, promote TE Joshua Perkins from the practice squad . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . November 30, 2019.
  6. Web site: December 2, 2019 . Patriots claim DL Albert Huggins from Philadelphia; Release K Kai Forbath . Patriots.com.
  7. Web site: Smith . Michael . December 7, 2019 . Albert Huggins cut, Nick Folk back for Patriots . ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com . NBC Sports . December 22, 2019.
  8. Web site: Erby . Glenn . December 10, 2019 . Eagles re-sign Albert Huggins to the practice squad . TheEaglesWire.USAToday.com . USA Today . December 22, 2019.
  9. Web site: January 6, 2020 . Eagles sign eight practice squad players to futures deals . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  10. News: Johnson, Vaughn . July 26, 2020 . Roster Moves: Eagles waive 5 players ahead of veteran reporting day . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . July 27, 2020.
  11. News: Wilson, Aaron . July 27, 2020 . DL Albert Huggins back with Texans . HoustonChronicle.com . July 28, 2020.
  12. Web site: August 31, 2020 . Report: Texans release defensive tackle Albert Huggins . August 31, 2020 . Texans Wire . en-US.
  13. Web site: Alper . Josh . September 1, 2020 . Lions claim Albert Huggins . September 1, 2020 . ProFootballTalk . en-US.
  14. Web site: September 5, 2020 . Lions announce roster moves . DetroitLions.com.
  15. Web site: September 8, 2020 . Vikings Announce Roster Moves to Fill Initial Practice Squad . Vikings.com.
  16. 1314662094860701696 . Vikings . The #Vikings have released DT Albert Huggins from the practice squad. . October 9, 2020 . October 27, 2020.
  17. News: Schlitt, Erik . October 19, 2020 . Detroit Lions sign DT Albert Huggins to the practice squad . USAToday.com . November 1, 2020.
  18. News: Schlitt, Erik . October 29, 2020 . Detroit Lions release LB Elijah Lee, swap out practice squad players . USAToday.com . November 12, 2020.
  19. News: October 31, 2020 . Lions activate CB Justin Coleman from IR . APNews.com . November 12, 2020.
  20. News: November 25, 2020 . Lions announce roster moves . DetroitLions.com . December 31, 2020.
  21. News: January 2, 2021 . Lions announce roster moves . DetroitLions.com . February 15, 2021.
  22. News: May 6, 2021 . New Orleans Saints sign DT Albert Huggins . NewOrleansSaints.com . May 6, 2021.
  23. Web site: New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2021.
  24. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions. NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2021.
  25. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. September 11, 2021.
  26. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves ahead of Dallas Cowboys game NFL Week 13. NewOrleansSaints.com. December 2, 2021.
  27. Web site: New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 30, 2022.
  28. Web site: Albert Huggins: Doesn’t receive qualifying offer. April 8, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  29. Web site: Falcons sign three minicamp tryout players. June 16, 2023. NBCSports.com.
  30. Web site: Harris . Nick . Cowboys sign three players among six roster moves . DallasCowboys.com . 7 August 2024.

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