The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed running back Ameer Abdullah, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Contract details have not yet been disclosed.
Abdullah played in every game this past season, rushing for 115 yards while logging 15 catches for 88 yards and a touchdown. He mainly served as a return specialist, fetching 13 kicks for 325 yards.
The 26-year-old was originally selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round (54th pick overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. Abdullah played his collegiate football at the University of Nebraska.
He appeared in all 16 contests during his rookie campaign. Abdullah totaled 597 yards and a couple of scores on the ground, averaging 4.2 yards per carry. He also caught 25 passes for 183 yards and a touchdown and led the league with 1,077 kick-return yards.
The following year, Abdullah was limited to just two games due to a foot injury that ended his season. He returned in 2017, participating in 14 games and finishing with 552 yards and four scores on the ground, tallying a meager 3.3 yards per attempt. He added 25 catches for 162 yards while reaching the end zone once.
Abdullah began the 2018 campaign with the Lions, playing in just three games before being waived. He was picked up by the Vikings, where he proceeded to take part in seven contests. However, his impact was limited.
Minnesota won 10 games and captured a Wild Card berth this past season. The Vikings then went on to upset the New Orleans Saints in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. Minnesota then fell to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round.
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