One of Las Vegas Raiders General Manager Tom Telesco's quietest moves so far was resigning running back Ameer Abdullah before the departure of star running back Josh Jacobs to the Green Bay Packers.
With Josh Jacobs assumed to be on the way out via free agency, the Raiders accomplish a minor feat here by solidifying trusted depth behind Zamir White for the 2024 season.
The Las Vegas Raiders handled their running back position like many other positions on their roster last season. The Silver and Black were sure to have a mixture of youth and veteran experience in almost every position, including running back.
Las Vegas Raiders veteran running back Ameer Abdullah is in his ninth NFL season. While his days as a starter are likely behind him, Abdullah has found ways to still contribute in other areas of the game, primarily on special teams.
These next five games are crucial for the Las Vegas Raiders for any chance of making the playoffs, and it starts Sunday in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14.
While Raider Nation continues to refresh their notifications for any semblance of an update on Josh Jacobs’ holdout situation, the Silver and Black are taking it day by day as they run through training camp.
Raiders Ameer Abdullah is entering his tenth season as a veteran running back in the NFL. Last season was Ameer Abdullah's first season with Silver and Black.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White is entering his second season with the team after being selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. White did not see the field often in his rookie season, totaling just 17 carries for 70 yards, as he sat behind Josh Jacobs, who led the league in rushing.
HENDERSON, Nev.--The Las Vegas Raiders have opened their 2023 NFL Training Camp, and running back Ameer Abdullah took to the podium to address the media.
The Raiders and star running back Josh Jacobs have yet to agree on a long-term deal. The Raiders decided to use their franchise tag on Josh Jacobs this offseason.
It’s never a dull day for Las Vegas Raiders fans, and this one was thanks to Josh Jacobs, plus Ameer Abdullah shared praise for his fellow running backs with mandatory minicamp having concluded on June 8th.
HENDERSON, Nev.--The Las Vegas Raiders held a mandatory mini-camp, and running back Ameer Abdullah spoke after practice. Abdullah is a grizzled veteran, leader, and tactician in Josh McDaniel's system.
As expected, much of the focus on Las Vegas Raiders running backs returning to the team has been put toward All-Pro Josh Jacobs. But he isn’t the only back set to return to the silver and black as key special teamer Ameer Abdullah is sticking around as well.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah agreed to a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed for Abdullah, who serves as a backup to NFL rushing leader Josh Jacobs as well as a contributor on special teams.
Like recent New England Patriots offenses, head coach Josh McDaniels' Raiders will go with a "running-back-by-committee" approach.
The Las Vegas Raiders’ running backs have been a topic of discussion for much of training camp. But while much of the talk centered on starter Josh Jacobs, who would be backing him up was also a question mark as the team had the likes of veterans Kenyan Drake and Brandon Bolden while also drafting a pair of backs in the 2022 NFL Draft.
With a new head coach and plenty of roster battles, the Raiders got off to a nice start in the preseason.
After the Panthers agreed to terms with free agent running back D'Onta Foreman to a one-year deal on Wednesday, the writing was on the wall for Ameer Abdullah. Thursday evening, Abdullah and the Las Vegas Raiders agreed to terms on a deal, according to Will Compton. Abdullah turned out to be a pretty nice find for the Panthers mid-season.
After getting cut by the Vikings yesterday, it sounds like Ameer Abdullah has found his next gig.
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