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Jacksonville Jaguars helmets sit along the sideline on Nov. 3, 2024, during a road matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Jaguars entered the 2024 season attempting to solidify themselves as annual AFC contenders, leaning on a young core and offensive continuity to remain competitive within the conference playoff picture. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
By now, former Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah<\/a> has been all over the place, this time signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n Abdullah has another NFL stop, and the Jaguars have another veteran in the mix.<\/strong><\/p>\n Abdullah, a speedy and savvy veteran, will fight for a 53-man roster spot at training camp<\/a> and in the preseason.<\/p>\n Jacksonville Adds More Experience behind Bhayshul Tuten<\/p>\n Make that seven NFL teams in 11 years for the 32-year-old.<\/p>\n JAX Signs Abdullah<\/strong><\/p>\n Evidently needing another dependable RB body, Jacksonville took the plunge on Monday, and NBC Sports\u2018 Myles Simmons wrote<\/a>, \u201cJacksonville has added a veteran running back. The Jaguars announced on Monday that they\u2019ve signed Ameer Abdullah. Abdullah, who turns 33 in June, spent last season with the Colts, mainly playing special teams.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Once upon a time, Abdullah was a 2nd-Round pick by the Detroit Lions<\/a> in 2015. He\u2019s known for his game speed.<\/p>\n Career Production and Stop in MIN<\/strong><\/p>\n Abdullah played in 45 games over four seasons with the Vikings, establishing himself as a versatile contributor on both offense and special teams. As a rotational back, he recorded 38 carries for 187 yards and 27 catches for 173 yards and 3 touchdowns. <\/p>\n Former Vikings skipper Mike Zimmer primarily used Abdullah for kick returns and special teams, a role in which his speed and reliability were crucial to securing his roster spot for multiple seasons.<\/p>\n All told, Abdullah has played 11 seasons in the big leagues, with 154 games, 2,054 rushing yards, 9 rushing touchdowns, 1,567 receiving yards, and 11 receiving touchdowns. He returned a punt return touchdown, too, with the Panthers in 2021.<\/p>\n This is his full resume:<\/p>\n The Jaguars\u2019 RBs<\/strong><\/p>\n The Jaguars don\u2019t employ the league\u2019s most elite running back corps, but the unit has potential, especially if Tuten pops off into stardom.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a look at the Jaguars\u2019 lay of the land at RB:<\/p>\n Following the Abdullah addition, BlackandTeal.com\u2018s Carlos Sanchez insisted<\/a> that the club needs pass-rushing help: \u201cAfter trading for defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro one week before the NFL Draft, the pass rush appeared to be the biggest priority for the Jaguars. However, they didn\u2019t address it until they took Wesley Williams and later Zach Durfee in Rounds 4 and 7, respectively. Both Williams and Durfee could turn out to be solid contributors.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHeck, 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.\u201d<\/p>\n The Jaguars\u2019 defense ranked sixth in the NFL last season per DVOA<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sanchez continued, \u201cOn the other hand, sophomores Danny Striggow and B.J. Green II flashed potential last year, but neither has shown enough to make you think that they could be the No. 3 pass rusher Jacksonville was missing in 2025. The good news is that it may not be too late for the Jaguars to add a proven veteran to round out their pass rush. Cameron Jordan<\/a> and Jadeveon Clowney remain unsigned after the draft.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe former tallied 10.5 sacks with the New Orleans Saints last year, while the latter had eight for the Dallas Cowboys. Both of them remain productive, so either one could immediately step into the No. 3 role alongside Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen.\u2019<\/p>\n New Arrivals in JAX<\/strong><\/p>\n Finally, a glance at all of Jacksonville\u2019s newcomers. These men arrived in free agency<\/a>:<\/p>\n And via the draft:<\/p>\n Abdullah will turn 33 this summer. <\/p>\n \t\t \t\tDustin Baker is a novelist and political scientist. His second novel, The Invaders <\/a>, is out now. 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Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah carries the football on Oct. 18, 2020, during a game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Abdullah spent several seasons contributing as a reserve running back and special teams performer for Minnesota, bringing versatility and veteran reliability to the Vikings\u2019 depth chart. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.<\/p>\n\n
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Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah scores a touchdown on Jan. 3, 2021, during a road matchup against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit. Abdullah provided rotational offense and receiving depth for Minnesota while also handling return duties and core special teams responsibilities throughout his Vikings tenure. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports.<\/p>\n![\"Ameer](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/USATSI_13615997.jpg\")
Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah celebrates after a play on Nov. 3, 2019, during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Abdullah carved out a long NFL career through versatility, serving as a depth running back, return specialist, and trusted special teams contributor during his years with Minnesota. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports.<\/p>\n\n
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