Jacksonville Jaguars helmets sit alongside the sideline on Nov. 3, 2024, throughout a street matchup in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Monetary Discipline. The Jaguars entered the 2024 season trying to solidify themselves as annual AFC contenders, leaning on a younger core and offensive continuity to stay aggressive inside the convention playoff image. Necessary Credit score: Eric Hartline-Imagn Pictures.
By now, former Minnesota Vikings operating again Ameer Abdullah has been in all places, this time signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2026 marketing campaign.
Abdullah has one other NFL cease, and the Jaguars have one other veteran within the combine.
Abdullah, a speedy and savvy veteran, will struggle for a 53-man roster spot at coaching camp and within the preseason.
Jacksonville Provides Extra Expertise behind Bhayshul Tuten
Make that seven NFL groups in 11 years for the 32-year-old.
Minnesota Vikings operating again Ameer Abdullah carries the soccer on Oct. 18, 2020, throughout a recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Financial institution Stadium in Minneapolis. Abdullah spent a number of seasons contributing as a reserve operating again and particular groups performer for Minnesota, bringing versatility and veteran reliability to the Vikings’ depth chart. Necessary Credit score: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports activities.
JAX Indicators Abdullah
Evidently needing one other reliable RB physique, Jacksonville took the plunge on Monday, and NBC Sports activities‘ Myles Simmons wrote, “Jacksonville has added a veteran running back. The Jaguars announced on Monday that they’ve signed Ameer Abdullah. Abdullah, who turns 33 in June, spent last season with the Colts, mainly playing special teams.”
“However, he did have 60 yards rushing with one touchdown, along with 16 catches for 99 yards. Abdullah spent the previous three seasons with the Raiders, tallying 311 rushing yards with two TDs plus 40 catches for 261 yards with three touchdowns in 2024.”
As soon as upon a time, Abdullah was a 2nd-Spherical decide by the Detroit Lions in 2015. He’s recognized for his recreation velocity.
Profession Manufacturing and Cease in MIN
Abdullah performed in 45 video games over 4 seasons with the Vikings, establishing himself as a flexible contributor on each offense and particular groups. As a rotational again, he recorded 38 carries for 187 yards and 27 catches for 173 yards and three touchdowns.
Former Vikings skipper Mike Zimmer primarily used Abdullah for kick returns and particular groups, a job through which his velocity and reliability had been essential to securing his roster spot for a number of seasons.
All instructed, Abdullah has performed 11 seasons within the huge leagues, with 154 video games, 2,054 dashing yards, 9 dashing touchdowns, 1,567 receiving yards, and 11 receiving touchdowns. He returned a punt return landing, too, with the Panthers in 2021.
That is his full resume:
Detroit Lions (2015–2018)
Minnesota Vikings (2018–2021)
Carolina Panthers (2021)
Las Vegas Raiders (2022–2024)
San Francisco 49ers (2025)
Indianapolis Colts (2025)
Jacksonville Jaguars (2026-now)
The Jaguars’ RBs
The Jaguars don’t make use of the league’s most elite operating again corps, however the unit has potential, particularly if Tuten pops off into stardom.
Right here’s a have a look at the Jaguars’ lay of the land at RB:
Bhayshul Tuten
LeQuint Allen
Chris Rodriguez
DeeJay Dallas
Ameer Abdullah
Ja’Quinden Jackson
J’Mari Taylor
Minnesota Vikings operating again Ameer Abdullah scores a landing on Jan. 3, 2021, throughout a street matchup in opposition to the Detroit Lions at Ford Discipline in Detroit. Abdullah offered rotational offense and receiving depth for Minnesota whereas additionally dealing with return duties and core particular groups duties all through his Vikings tenure. Necessary Credit score: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports activities.
“Heck, the latter got the Project X moniker because he flew under the radar during the draft process. Having said that, it may be a while before either one hits his stride. This is where it might have come in handy for Jacksonville to bring in a veteran pass rusher to round out their rotation behind Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen.”
The Jaguars’ protection ranked sixth within the NFL final season per DVOA.
Minnesota Vikings operating again Ameer Abdullah celebrates after a play on Nov. 3, 2019, throughout a recreation in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas Metropolis. Abdullah carved out a protracted NFL profession by way of versatility, serving as a depth operating again, return specialist, and trusted particular groups contributor throughout his years with Minnesota. Necessary Credit score: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports activities.
“The previous tallied 10.5 sacks with the New Orleans Saints final yr, whereas the latter had eight for the Dallas Cowboys. Each of them stay productive, so both one may instantly step into the No. 3 position alongside Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen.’
New Arrivals in JAX
Lastly, a look in any respect of Jacksonville’s newcomers. These males arrived in free company:
Ameer Abdullah, RB (IND to JAX)
Chris Rodriguez, RB (WAS to JAX)
And through the draft:
Spherical 2: Nate Boerkircher (TE | Texas A&M)
Spherical 3: Albert Regis (DT | Texas A&M)
Spherical 3: Emmanuel Pregnon (G | Oregon)
Spherical 3: Jalen Huskey (S | Maryland)
Spherical 4: Wesley Williams (DE | Duke)
Spherical 5: Tanner Koziol (TE | Houston)
Spherical 6: Josh Cameron (WR | Baylor)
Spherical 6: CJ Williams (WR | Stanford)
Spherical 7: Zach Durfee (DE | Washington)
Spherical 7: Parker Hughes (LB | Center Tenn. St.)
Abdullah will flip 33 this summer time.
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