Ameer Abdullah

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Monday that they signed free-agent running back Ameer Abdullah to their practice squad and released running back Khalil Herbert from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Abdullah joined the San Francisco 49ers as RB depth in training camp but was eventually cut from Injured Reserve due to a rib injury. The 32-year-old veteran will now head to the AFC South division, where he'll serve as depth behind starter Jonathan Taylor, rookie DJ Giddens, Tyler... [Read More]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah rushed seven times for 38 yards and a touchdown in his team's 19-14 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16. He added 47 yards on 5-of-6 receiving. The 31-year-old was again heavily involved in the passing game, racking up his second straight game with at least six targets. Abdullah was the team's second-leading receiver in every statistical category behind sensational rookie tight end Brock Bowers and scored a touchdown for the second ... [Read More]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a mess in their backfield right now. There are three running backs that many fantasy managers are considering rostering or starting in Week 14. That may not have been a surprise, considering that the lead back going into the season, Zamir White (quadricep), has played poorly.But with current starter Alexander Mattison (ankle) possibly returning from injury, Ameer Abdullah (foot) having had two solid games, and Sincere McCormick looking like the best back on the field ... [Read More]

We're creeping closer to the playoffs, and as injuries mount for many fantasy teams, it's more important than ever to scrape up whatever you can of what's left on the waiver wire. There isn't much left, but injuries can always lead to some players getting bigger roles.That's what's happened in a few cases. But it's important to remember that players can have nice strings of games after relatively unremarkable seasons. It's tough to predict this, but it's not impossible. But picking up the right ... [Read More]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah will lead his team's backfield in Week 12 against the Denver Broncos. RBs Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quad) are both designated as "Doubtful" on the Raiders' injury report, meaning they're highly unlikely to play. Abdullah had just one carry for one yard last week, but did catch three passes for 16 yards and a touchdown. It's a nightmare matchup against a great defense, though. It's hard to trust in the third-string running back on... [Read More]