The Minnesota Vikings claimed Ameer Abdullah going into their bye and it came as a bit of a surprise as they seem to have a pretty full backfield already. Abdullah realizes that but is excited to be getting a fresh start with the Vikings and is willing to do anything that the team asks him.
“Life is amazingly unpredictable,” Abdullah said Monday via 1500ESPN. “Excited to be here. It’s a great team, great culture, great atmosphere. Ironically in the same division. Everything happens for a reason and I’m really excited to be here in Minnesota.”
Abdullah has dealt with injury issues during his career, but when he is healthy, he is a dynamic back that catches the ball out of the backfield and also is an excellent kick returner.
“I’m entering a backfield with a lot of talent with Dalvin and Latavius and all of the guys who have been here,” Abdullah said. “Just to come in today and see these guys welcome me the way they have, it does a lot for my confidence, it does a lot for my focus. I’m ready to work. Anything the Vikings ask me to, I’m willing to do.”
The Vikings have not gotten what they have wanted out of the kickoff game as of late, so Abdullah probably has a role back there if nothing else. It might be a bit hard to crack the running back rotation with Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray in front of him, but he gives the team depth, especially with Cook dealing with injuries this year.
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