Pride Of Detroit Jun 19, 2019
Ameer Abdullah opens up about impact of Lisfranc injury: ‘I was a complete mess’
In a new documentary series, Ameer Abdullah puts it all on the table. Ameer Abdullah’s career as a Detroit Lion came to a screeching halt in 2016. After an extremely promising rookie season, in which he racked up nearly 600 rushing yards and 4.2 yards per carry, Abdullah suffered a Lisfranc injury in the second game of his sophomore year in the NFL. He never seemed to fully recover in Detroit, and his fate was sealed when the Lions moved up in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft to grab his replacement, Kerryon Johnson. Since then, Abdullah has moved on to the Minnesota Vikings....
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Jun 11, 2019
Vikings minicamp observations: Backup quarterbacks weather attrition, inconsistency
It's a 90-man roster, but losing six targets may take a toll on a Vikings team trying to run first, second and third-team offenses during Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice. There were highs. Quarterbacks Sean Mannion and Kyle Sloter ended their goal-line sessions with touchdown passes to running back Ameer Abdullah and receiver Olabisi Johnson. Quarterback Jake Browning elicited a strong and vocal approval from Everson Griffen, the spectator, when he outran a linebacker to the sideline for a short gain. The lows were more pronounced for rather inexperienced quarterbacks behind Kirk...
