Ameer Abdullah

Ameer Abdullah (born April 5, 1992) is an American professional football running back who has played in the National Football League for teams including the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, and other franchises. Known for his explosive speed, elusiveness, and versatility as both a rusher and receiver, Abdullah became an important depth piece and occasional starter throughout his NFL career. Drafted in 2015 from the University of Nebraska, where he was one of the program's most decorated players, Abdullah brought college success to the professional level with his quick-twitch athleticism and football intelligence. While not maintaining the starter role long-term, Abdullah earned respect for his consistency, locker room presence, and ability to impact games in limited opportunities. His career highlights include significant contributions during playoff runs, particularly with the Dallas Cowboys, and his resilience in maintaining a professional football career across multiple teams and decades of competition at the highest level of the sport.