AUGUST 5, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM
AMEER ABDULLAH #8 - RUNNING BACK - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
82 YDS •
17 ATT •
1 TD
82 YDS
17 ATT
1 TD
Can't-Miss Play: Ameer Abdullah bounces outside for 8-yard TD Running back Ameer Abdullah bounces outside and finds the end zone for an 8-yard touchdown against the Jaguars.
Ameer Abdullah talks fit on offense: 'I kind of made myself a swiss army knife' Running back Ameer Abdullah discusses 2022 Training Camp, competition in the backfield, playing in the Hall of Fame Game and more.
JULY 31, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM
Raiders finalize trade for All-Pro WR Davante Adams
The Las Vegas Raiders have finalized their trade for All-Pro receiver Davante Adams, giving quarterback Derek Carr the top wideout that had been missing from the offenseMARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders sign RB Ameer Abdullah to 1-year deal
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed free agent running back Ameer Abdullah to a one-year dealMARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Signed by Raiders Abdullah has signed a contract with the Raiders.
Impact In 17 games (11 with the Panthers and six with the Vikings) last season, the 2015 second-rounder recorded 51 carries for 166 yards and 38 catches for 289 yards with one TD. He'll provide the Raiders -- who've also added Brandon Bolden in free agency -- with further running back depth behind Josh Jacobs and Kenyan Drake, while also giving the team another option as a kick returner.
MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Photos: New Raiders RB Ameer Abdullah View photos of new Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah in action.
MARCH 18, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM
Former Panthers RB Ameer Abdullah Signs with New Team As expected, Carolina loses Ameer Abdullah to free agency.
MARCH 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Be The Change: The In Between With Ameer Abdullah Hear from former Vikings RB Ameer Abdullah in this episode of "Be The Change."
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM
Leads team in touches Abdullah rushed seven times for 26 yards and caught 9 of 11 targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Abdullah ended the season by leading the Panthers in touches, marking his biggest workload of the campaign. Unsurprisingly, that involvement also resulted in Abdullah's best yardage output, ranking second on Carolina in both rushing and receiving yards Sunday, with his nine grabs comfortably setting a new career high. After joining the Panthers midway through the season, Abdullah's all-purpose ability offered a flexible option in Christian McCaffrey's (ankle) extended absence. Finishing with 51 carries for 166 yards and 38 catches on 53 targets for 289 more yards, Abdullah's production from 16 games split between the Panthers and Vikings should garner him interest as a free agent this offseason, especially when considering his added value as a kickoff returner.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Garners 10 touches Abdullah rushed six times for 21 yards and caught all four of his targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Saints.
Impact Abdullah saw Chuba Hubbard lead the Panthers with 17 carries for 55 yards and a touchdown, but he nonetheless garnered a double-digit amount of touches himself. While most of his yards came on two plays -- a 15-yard rush and 17-yard catch -- Abdullah actually led Carolina in receptions on the day. The veteran's yardage ceiling and scoring potential are both restricted, but his underneath presence in a struggling offense gives him lukewarm value heading into Week 18's finale versus the Buccaneers.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets five touches Abdullah rushed twice for one yard and caught three of six targets for eight yards in Sunday's 32-6 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Abdullah played a third of Carolina's offensive snaps but couldn't get anything going against a stringy Tampa Bay defense. In fact, the tailback's biggest impact came on special teams, where he returned three kickoffs for 76 yards. Although another tough matchup awaits in Week 17 versus the Saints, the flow of that contest could present a few opportunities for Abdullah to make an impact as a pass-catcher.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers' Rhule 'can't speculate' on next week's starting QB
Cam Newton’s struggles have left Matt Rhule looking for answers at quarterbackDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Punch-less Panthers lose kicker, and then lose to Bills
The Carolina Panthers lost kicker Zane Gonzalez to a quadriceps injury before the opening kickDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good receiving production Abdullah ran for seven yards on four carries and caught four passes for 48 yards and one touchdown on four targets against Buffalo on Sunday.
Impact While the rookie Chuba Hubbard again functioned as Carolina's rushing specialist at running back, taking eight carries for 40 yards, Abdullah ran away with the pass-catching functions Sunday. That workload split might be how the Panthers ride out the rest of their wretched 2021 season, and against Tampa Bay in Week 16 the matchup only figures to get tougher for the Carolina backfield.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bills end 2-game skid with 31-14 win over spiraling Panthers
Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes, Devin Singletary ran for a season-high 86 yards with his quarterback mostly kept in the pocket by a sprained left foot and the Buffalo Bill...DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads tailbacks in snaps Abdullah rushed four times for 16 yards and caught two of four targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Falcons.
Impact Abdullah, due to his superior pass-catching presence, actually played 13 more offensive snaps than fellow tailback Chuba Hubbard. Both players managed just 33 scrimmage yards, but Hubbard scored a touchdown to boost his performance and tied for the team lead with 10 carries. With a tough matchup in Week 15 at the Bills, the game flow could again favor Abdullah, but Buffalo's defense could make it difficult to muster much yardage.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan, Falcons stay hot on the road, beat Panthers 29-21
Matt Ryan threw for 190 yards and a touchdown, Mykal Walker returned an interception of Cam Newton 66 yards for a touchdown and the Atlanta Falcons continued to play well on the ro...DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Week 13 fantasy football waiver wire pickups ' Alexander Mattison, Chuba Hubbard, Ameer Abdullah and more Jake Ciely's Week 13 fantasy football waivers include plenty of running backs from Alexander Mattison to Panthers to Sony Michel and more
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Involved without McCaffrey Abdullah rushed twice for four yards and caught two of six targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Impact Abdullah led Carolina's backfield with 27 snaps after starter Christian McCaffrey suffered an ankle injury and featured for just one second-half play. Although the Panthers now entering their bye week gives McCaffrey some time to heal, Abdullah and Chuba Hubbard would figure to assume much of McCaffrey's extra workload should he be limited ahead of Week 14's matchup versus the Falcons, potentially improving their respective stocks.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rushes once Sunday Abdullah rushed once for six yards in Sunday's 27-21 loss to Washington.
Impact Abdullah saw his involvement scaled back significantly in quarterback Cam Newton's first start. With Newton rushing 10 times, tying tailback Christian McCaffrey for the team lead, backups like Abdullah and Chuba Hubbard were hardly needed. In fact, they played just nine offensive snaps combined. Whether that cut in playing time is a sign of things to come or just a one-week change, Abdullah's reserve role behind McCaffrey restricts his fantasy value regardless.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers hope Newton can provide same jolt as a starter
Cam Newton proved he can provide the Carolina Panthers with a jolt off the bench playing in certain goal-line and short-yard packagesNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets 13 touches Abdullah rushed nine times for 24 yards and caught all four of his targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Cardinals.
Impact Abdullah has now totaled double-digit touches in two of three games since joining the Panthers, with the last couple coming even with Christian McCaffrey in the lineup. Although rookie Chuba Hubbard seems like Carolina's preferred ball-carrier behind McCaffrey, Abdullah's pass-catching utility has helped move the chains. While the blowout nature of Sunday's game afforded Abdullah more playing time in the second half, he should nonetheless remain involved from his third-string role in Week 11 versus Washington.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets involved Sunday Abdullah rushed eight times for 31 yards and caught three of five targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Falcons.
Impact Abdullah only signed with Carolina last week but already played a meaningful role in Sunday's win. Only starting tailback Chuba Hubbard garnered more carries, while only top wideout DJ Moore was ahead of him in receiving. Although the versatile veteran did well in his debut, the potential return of superstar Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) in Week 9 versus the Patriots could immediately reduce Abdullah's role, making the Panthers' backfield situation worth monitoring.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings turn to rookie Kene Nwangwu for kickoff returns after Abdullah's release Kene Nwangwu was having a strong training camp when he suffered a knee injury on the preseason's opening kickoff.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Joins Carolina Abdullah signed with the Panthers on Saturday.
Impact Fresh off a multi-game stint with the Vikings, Abdullah jumps over to a similar situation backing up the likes of Chuba Hubbard and Royce Freeman. Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) isn't eligible to be activated off injured reserve until at least Week 9, which should afford the veteran castaway a few weeks on the Panthers' active roster.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
