Jaguars Sign Veteran RB Ameer Abdullah

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed veteran running back Ameer Abdullah to an undisclosed contract on Monday, bolstering their backfield depth ahead of training camp.

Abdullah, who will turn 33 next month, is set for his 12th NFL season since the Detroit Lions selected him in the second round of the 2015 draft. He began the year with the San Francisco 49ers, suffering a rib injury in their preseason opener against the Denver Broncos on August 9. Placed on season-ending injured reserve, he was released via injury settlement 10 days later before joining the Indianapolis Colts. There, he appeared in 13 games without a start, managing 14 carries and 16 receptions for 159 yards and one touchdown amid a crowded rotation.

Over his career, Abdullah has rushed for 2,054 yards and nine touchdowns while catching 219 passes for 1,567 yards and 11 scores in 154 games with 26 starts across multiple teams: the Lions from 2015 to 2018, Minnesota Vikings from 2018 to 2021, Carolina Panthers in 2021, Las Vegas Raiders from 2022 to 2024 and Colts. He also brings extensive special teams value, with 4,346 kick return yards.

The addition addresses experience gaps in Jacksonville's young running back...