Nicholas Muse (born November 25, 1998) is an American professional football tight end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the William & Mary Tribe before transferring to the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Early life Muse grew up in Belmont, North Carolina, and attended South Point High School.
College career Muse began his college career at William & Mary. As a freshman, he caught four passes for 55 yards and one touchdown. Muse was named third-team All-Colonial Athletic Association as a sophomore after finishing the season with 30 receptions for 453 yards and one touchdown. After the season, he transferred to South Carolina.
Muse caught 17 passes for 158 yards in his first season with the Gamecocks. As a senior, he had 30 receptions for 425 yards and one touchdown. Muse decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to South Carolina for a third season. He caught 20 passes for 222 yards with two touchdowns in his final season.
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings Muse was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 227th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad one day later. Muse was signed to the 53-man roster on November 19. Muse was waived on January 6, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16.
Muse was released on November 26, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.
Philadelphia Eagles On January 22, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Muse to their practice squad. He won a Super Bowl championship when the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in Super Bowl LIX. He signed a reserve/future contract with Philadelphia on February 14. Muse was waived on August 26, as part of final roster cuts.
Arizona Cardinals On October 8, 2025, Muse signed with the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad. He was released by the Cardinals on October 28.
Los Angeles Rams On November 11, 2025, Muse signed with the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad. He was released on December 9.
New York Jets On December 10, 2025, Muse signed with the New York Jets' practice squad.
Detroit Lions On August 3, 2026, Muse signed with the Detroit Lions. He was released by Detroit on August 9.
Atlanta Falcons On August 11, 2026, Muse signed with the Atlanta Falcons. On August 30, he was released as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. On September 16, Muse was signed to the active roster.
Personal life Muse's older brother, Tanner Muse, played college football at Clemson and most recently played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
References
External links
Atlanta Falcons bio William & Mary Tribe bio South Carolina Gamecocks bio