Jaguars Sign RB Ameer Abdullah

Abdullah has seen playing time with five different teams over the years. He will now look to carve out a role on a sixth during offseason work in Jacksonville. A special teams role will no doubt represent his path to a roster spot.

The Jags lost Travis Etienne during free agency, bringing in Chris Rodriguez on the open market. Deejay Dallas – another veteran heavy on special teams experience – was re-signed. Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen are also in place, giving Jacksonville plenty of options in the backfield. 2025 undrafted free agent Ja’Quinden Jackson has been waived as a corresponding move to the Abdullah signing.

Residing in the NFC North during the early stages of his career, Abdullah split most of his time from 2015-21 between the Lions and Vikings. He was in Carolina to close out the 2021 campaign. That was followed by three years as a Raider and then one with the Colts. Abdullah, 33 next month, has not handled a heavy rushing workload in any time recently, but he has contributed in the passing game and on special teams. That will be expected to remain the case in 2026 he if survives roster cuts in Jacksonville.

On Monday, the Jags also announced they have re-signed offensive lineman Sal Wormley. His return resulted in fellow O-lineman Jordan White being placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. As noted by Ryan O’Halloran of the Florida Times-Union, White was absent from rookie minicamp despite having recently signed as an undrafted free agent. The injury will end his Jaguars tenure before it begins.