Jaguars RB update with game out of hand: Bhayshul Tuten started. Both Tuten and Chris Rodriguez played nearly each drive. C-Rod was out there on PA goal line TD, but both had short-yardage opportunities. A sprinkle of Ameer Abdullah to complicate things. Tough split for now.

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NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Blogging The Boys

Ameer Abdullah was signed in free agency by the Jaguars as part of a remade running back group alongside Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr., with the team expecting more physicality and improved short-yardage capability.

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NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ameer Abdullah was signed in free agency by the Jaguars as part of a remade running back group designed to add more physicality and short-yardage capability alongside Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 8, 2026Underdog NFL

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Jaguars unofficial RB depth chart: RB1 Bhayshul Tuten OR Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB2 LeQuint Allen Jr. RB3 Ameer Abdullah

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 8, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Ameer Abdullah was added to the Jaguars roster during the 2026 offseason as a running back, providing depth in the backfield alongside Chris Rodriguez Jr.

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NegativeValueSep 7, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Ameer Abdullah is presented as a significantly lower-value player than Jonathan Taylor; the source's league partner offered Abdullah straight up for Taylor, a lopsided offer that illustrates Abdullah's diminished trade value in dynasty formats.

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PositiveUsageSep 3, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Also in the article was LeQuint Allen role, which the belief is Chris Rodriguez gets the pass pro and Ameer Abdullah gets the routes

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ameer Abdullah made the 53-man roster as part of the Jaguars' four-running-back depth chart; the source specifically calls out Abdullah with a 'shoutout,' indicating his roster retention was noteworthy or positive.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Big Cat Country

Ameer Abdullah retained on the 53-man roster as part of the Jaguars' four-running-back allocation; the team's decision to keep four RBs (Bhayshul Tuten, Chris Rodriguez Jr., LeQuint Allen, and Abdullah) reflects a commitment to depth at the position despite limited overall roster flexibility.

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PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

JJ Zachariason targets Ameer Abdullah as the lead running back of a Chargers offense he expects to produce big things, selecting him in round three of the Sleeper half-PPR mock draft alongside Chase Brown to build his RB depth.

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PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

The 33-year-old Abdullah showed he still has it with a fun 23-yard run in the Jaguars preseason game, suggesting continued viability despite his age.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

The 33-year-old showed that he still has it in preseason week 2 with a fun 23-yard run, suggesting continued viability despite his age.

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PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Started and took nine touches for 82 yards in preseason Week 2. With LeQuint Allen (soft tissue injury) not practicing and uncertain for Week 1, Jordyn Tyson projects Abdullah could step in as Jacksonville's passing-down specialist.

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PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Abdullah started and looked surprisingly awesome, taking nine touches for 82 yards in preseason Week 2. With LeQuint Allen (soft tissue injury) not practicing and perhaps uncertain for Week 1, Abdullah could step in as Jacksonville's passing-down specialist.

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PositiveUsageAug 24, 2026Footballguys

Veteran Ameer Abdullah made the most of limited opportunities against Carolina, taking six carries for 45 yards and hauling in three receptions for 37 yards, making a strong case for the fourth roster spot despite still appearing to trail DeeJay Dallas on the depth chart.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Big Cat Country

Veteran backup RB led the team in rushing yards with 45 on six carries and caught three passes for 37 yards in preseason Week 2; despite a dropped touchdown pass, his performance suggests he could earn the RB3 role behind starters Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Abdullah led the Jaguars in rushing yards with 45 on six carries and caught three passes for 37 yards in the preseason Week Two game against Carolina. The source notes he showed veteran football status that might be worthy of the RB3 role, though the running back room still belongs to Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr. Abdullah was a driving force for the offense most of the evening despite dropping a touchdown pass.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Abdullah delivered a dominant performance in Week 2 after not dressing with starters in Week 1, rushing for 45 yards on 6 carries (including a 12-yard carry negated by penalty) and adding 37 yards receiving (second on team). The source emphasizes his veteran reliability and route-running ability justified his roster spot, though he had an unwelcome drop on a potential second-down touchdown reception. Overall, Abdullah put up a dominant performance across his touches.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Big Cat Country

Abdullah had a strong Friday performance after not dressing with the starters in Week 1; he was Jacksonville's biggest performer against the Panthers, rushing for 45 yards on 6 carries with a 12-yard carry called back due to penalty, and was second in receiving with 37 yards, demonstrating veteran reliability and route-running ability that justified his roster spot despite a drop on a potential second-down touchdown reception.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ameer Abdullah looked particularly impressive in Jacksonville's preseason loss, rushing for 45 yards on just six carries (7.5 yards per carry) and adding three catches for 37 yards. His early performance was part of the Jaguars' reasonably strong offensive start, though Jacksonville ultimately settled for field goals rather than touchdowns on their opening drives.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Big Cat Country

Abdullah impressed in the preseason game with efficient production: 45 rushing yards on just six carries (7.5 yards per carry) and three catches for 37 receiving yards, demonstrating both ground and pass-catching ability in Jacksonville's opening possession.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Abdullah was Jacksonville's brightest spot in the preseason loss to Carolina, recording 6 carries for 45 yards (7.5 YPC) and 3 receptions for 37 yards on 4 targets (12.3 YPR). He opened the game with rushes of 23 and 13 yards in the first quarter and earned the offensive game ball for his performance.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Big Cat Country

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NegativeUsageAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Abdullah saw limited rushing production early in the game, with a 3rd-and-2 run that went nowhere, but later in the second quarter showed more involvement in the passing game with receptions of 8, 18, and 11 yards that helped put Jacksonville in field goal range late in the half.

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NegativeUsageAug 21, 2026Big Cat Country

Carried the ball on 3rd-and-2 but the run went nowhere, resulting in a failed conversion on Jacksonville's opening offensive drive in preseason Week 2.

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PositiveUsageAug 19, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Very much still a committee, but Tuten probably gets the playing time bump with LeQuint Allen out, but worth noting that Ameer Abdullah might make the team now Abdullah played a similar role with the Colts last season

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 18, 2026Fantasy Football Today

Ameer Abdullah is expected to slide into the role vacated by Quint Allen, who is out for the remainder of training camp.

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PositiveUsageAug 18, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Opens the door for Bhayshul Tuten to take on more pass down work if it lingers into the season or they could keep Ameer Abdullah to play that role Also Parker Washington “day to day” - not going to move him yet given that it sounds truly day to day

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NegativeBreakoutAug 4, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Ameer Abdullah is used as a historical comparison for a potential preseason breakout performance where a player might secure a starting role with a single explosive play.

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PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ameer Abdullah looks good at age 33, sporting three-quarters-length pants and having consecutive long runs down the right sideline in 11-vs-11 team drills; he is competing with DeeJay Dallas and UDFA J'Mari Taylor to make the 53-man roster as RB4.

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PositiveUsageAug 4, 2026Big Cat Country

The 33-year-old running back impressed during Day 6 practice with consecutive long runs down the right sideline in 11-vs-11 team drills, demonstrating continued effectiveness as he competes with DeeJay Dallas and UDFA J'Mari Taylor for the RB4 roster spot.

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PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Abdullah won over Shane Steichen and became the de facto 2nd RB for the Colts in 2026, beating out DJ Giddens for the backup role. Per Jaylahn Tuimoloau, Abdullah cracked the starting roster while Giddens, despite being a draft pick the Colts were excited about, did not.

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