Ameer Abdullah Fantasy

The Minnesota Vikings activated rookie running back Kene Nwangwu (knee) from Injured Reserve on Tuesday and released running back Ameer Abdullah in a corresponding move. Nwangwu was a fourth-round pick this year out of Iowa State and will now serve as the team's No. 3 running back behind Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison. Abdullah carried the ball seven times for 30 yards and caught three of four targets for 17 yards in six games with the Vikings this year. Minnesota is on bye in Week 7 before facing the Dallas Cowboys at home in Week 8.

Oct. 19th • 4:29 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah will be on the active roster for the Week 3 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The veteran could get some chances out of the backfield, mostly on passing downs, if Dalvin Cook (ankle) can't suit up, with Alexander Mattison expected to do most of the heavy lifting in the run game. While Abdullah doesn't have appeal in standard leagues, he could be worthy of a roster spot in deep PPR formats.

Sep. 25th • 8:03 PM

The Minnesota Vikings released running back Ameer Abdullah on Tuesday and signed backup quarterback Sean Mannion to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move. Abdullah was just signed to the active roster last weekend, but he might eventually wind up back on Minnesota's practice squad. The 28-year-old had as many snaps as backup Alexander Mattison in the Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but he had just three touches in the game. Abdullah had only eight carries for 42 yards and caught eight passes for 58 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games last year. Minnesota only has Dalvin Cook and Mattison on their active roster at the moment at the running back position.

Sep. 21st • 8:05 PM