| Two-time Pro Bowler (1999, 2004) signed a six-year deal with the Bears in the off-season to lead a young receiving group. Finished time in Carolina as the franchise leader in several categories including receptions (578), receiving yards (7,751), touchdowns (44-tie). Entered NFL as a second-round selection (43rd overall) by Carolina in the 1996 NFL Draft.
2004 SEASON: Started Pro Bowl for Carolina after leading NFL in TD catches, the NFC in receiving yards and finishing third in the NFC in receptions. Became first player in team history to produce three 1,000-yard receiving seasons with a team-record 1,405 and first player to produce three 90-reception seasons with 93. Set new team record with 16 TD catches. Set team record for 100-yard receiving games with 7. Ranked 6th in NFC with 1,420 yards from scrimmage, 2nd in points among non-kickers with 96 and tied for 3rd with 75 total first downs.
2003: Helped lead Panthers to franchise's first Super Bowl appearance by ranking 2nd on team in receptions (54) and receiving yards (837) while starting all 15 games played. Recorded 36 receptions for 585 yards and 2 of his 3 TDs during the last 8 games of the season. Started all 4 post-season contests and caught 15 passes for 352 yards and 2 TDs while also recovering a fumble for a TD.
2002: Led Panthers with 63 catches for 823 yards and 3 TDs while starting all 14 games he played. Second on team in receiving yards and TD catches and generated three 100-yard receiving outings.
2001: Finished 2nd on Carolina with 50 catches for 585 yards and 1 TD while starting all 11 games he played.
2000: Led NFC and tied for NFL lead in receptions with career-high 102 for 1,183 yards and 6 TDs while starting all 16 Panthers games for the second time in his career.
1999: Selected to first Pro Bowl after posting career-highs and Carolina season records with 96 catches for 1,253 yards while starting all 15 games played... Led NFC in receptions and ranked 4th in receiving yards while posting 100-yard receiving outings on 5 occasions to go with 8 TD catches.
1998: Started all 16 games for the first time in his career and ranked 2nd on Panthers with 68 catches, 941 receiving yards and 6 TDs. Tallied three 100-yard receiving efforts.
1997: Saw action in 13 contests with Carolina, making 5 starts, and totaled 27 catches for 317 yards... Notched 4 special teams tackles.
1996: Appeared in 9 games as a rookie with Carolina, starting 5, and played in both playoff contests... Caught 25 passes for 407 yards and 1 TD.
COLLEGE: Played in 36 games during his career at Michigan State (1992-95), making 12 starts and totaling 69 receptions for 1,147 yards and five TDs. Posted 41 catches for 696 yards his senior year. Co-winner of the most improved player award as a junior after making 10 catches for 161 yards and two TDs along with 16 special teams stops.
PERSONAL: All-state linebacker and running back at Waverly (MI) HS in Lansing. Earned 3 letters in football in addition to 2 in basketball and track. Muhsin's charitable organization, The M2 Foundation for Kids, is dedicated to enhancing the educational and physical development of children. He and wife, Christa, have 3 daughters, Jordan Taylor, Chase Soen and Kennedy Rain, and a son, Muhsin III. First name is Arabic for "charitable" or "one who does good deeds. | 
