Israel Abanikanda - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Not suiting up in season finale Abanikanda (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 18 matchup versus Arizona, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Abanikanda will end the campaign in a familiar position, as he's been a healthy inactive on gameday throughout the season. The second-year running back didn't see any NFL action this year after getting into six games for the Jets in 2023. Abanikanda was claimed off waivers by San Francisco in early December but didn't get any looks despite the team's running-back room being decimated by injuries.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 17 Abanikanda (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Lions, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Abanikanda will observe Monday night's game in street clothes due to the return of rookie Isaac Guerendo, who will presumably lead the 49ers' backfield while Patrick Taylor serves as the backup. Abanikanda's next and last chance to play this season will be against the Cardinals on Sunday.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Thursday Abanikanda (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's matchup with the Rams, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact The running back was claimed off waivers by the 49ers on Dec. 3 with Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) both injured. Both remain on injured reserve, but Isaac Guerendo, Patrick Taylor and Ke'Shawn Vaughn are San Francisco's active running backs for Thursday night. Abanikanda was inactive for each of the 12 games that he spent with the Jets this season before being waived.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by 49ers San Francisco claimed Abanikanda off waivers Tuesday.

Impact Despite being on the 53-man roster, Abanikanda was inactive for each of the Jets' 12 regular-season games before being waived Monday. With Christian McCaffrey (knee) placed on injured reserve and Jordan Mason (ankle) set to follow suit, Abanikanda should see meaningful playing time as the 49ers' backup running back behind fourth-round rookie Isaac Guerendo while Patrick Taylor is available to be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster. Abanikanda appeared in six regular-season games for the Jets in 2023 and logged 22 carries for 70 yards while adding seven catches (on 11 targets) for 43 yards.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Jets Abanikanda was waived by the Jets on Monday.

Impact Abanikanda, a 2023 fifth-round pick from Pittsburgh, had yet to appear in a game this season after falling down the team's depth chart. The 22-year-old recorded 22 carries for 70 yards over 75 offensive snaps in six games with the Jets in 2023. If he clears waivers, Abanikanda could land on the Jets' practice squad.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy inactive again Abanikanda (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Abanikanda has yet to suit up this season. Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis will continue to lead the Jets' backfield.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Abanikanda (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the 49ers.

Impact The Jets will roll with running backs Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis for the regular-season opener. Abanikanda will have to wait to make his first appearance of the 2024 season until Week 2 against Tennessee.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Abanikanda (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Israel Abanikanda Shines in Jets' Preseason Win New York’s fifth-round rookie from 2023 did exactly what he needed to do to earn a roster spot.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Abanikanda to Survive Roster Cuts? New York Jets running back Israel Abanikanda was the star of the show in the first half against the New York Giants, but was it enough to se...

AUGUST 25, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Makes case for roster spot Abanikanda rushed the ball nine times for 83 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 10-6 preseason win over the Giants. He added one reception on one target for six yards.

Impact Abanikanda served as the starting running back with Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis all sitting out. That Abanikanda suited up indicates his spot on the running back depth chart, though he did make the play of the game when he ran through several attempted tackles for a 45-yard touchdown early in the second quarter. He'll enter cutdown day on the roster bubble, but even if he doesn't stick with the Jets, he should be able to find opportunity elsewhere around the league.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Abanikanda scores on a long TD run and Jets sack DeVito 8 times in 10-6 preseason win over Giants

Israel Abanikanda had a 45-yard touchdown run in the first half and the Jets sacked Tommy DeVito eight times in a 10-6 victory over the Giants in a preseason battle of backups betw...

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 Players Who Need to Step Up in Jets Preseason Finale From Israel Abanikanda to a current rookie draft pick, New York has no shortage of players fighting for their NFL lives.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Appears buried on depth chart Abanikanda rushed the ball six times for 29 yards in Saturday's 15-12 preseason win over the Panthers.

Impact Abanikanda was relatively efficient with his opportunity Saturday, highlighted by a 12-yard gain to kick off the second half. However, he entered the game after both Isaiah Davis and Braelon Allen for the second consecutive week, suggesting he is currently fourth on the running back depth chart. That leaves him with little projectable volume out of the backfield.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in preseason win Abanikanda rushed six times for 17 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for eight yards in Saturday's 20-17 preseason win over the Commanders.

Impact Abanikanda entered in the second half after rookie fourth-round and fifth-round draft picks Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis played the first half. Allen seems to have cemented himself as the top backup to Breece Hall, leaving Davis and Abanikanda in a competition for the third spot on the running back depth chart. Davis has the edge due to his ability to contribute on special teams, but Abanikanda may have bolstered his chances slightly with a two-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Abanikanda will look to add to his case for a roster spot when the Jets continue preseason play next Saturday in Carolina.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

For Jets' Israel Abanikanda, a Rookie Season of Ups & Downs, Learning & Growth Fifth-Round Rookie RB Took Strength, Gained Confidence from Breece Hall and His Mates in the RBs Room

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Active as pass catcher Thursday Abanikanda rushed twice for three yards and brought in four of seven targets for 27 yards in the Jets' 37-20 loss to the Browns on Thursday night. He also returned one kickoff for...

Impact The rookie saw nowhere the run he'd enjoyed during a nine-carry outing against the Commanders in Week 16, but he partly made up for it with a new career high in receptions and receiving yards. Abanikanda's fumble came on his one kickoff return, but it didn't lead to any Browns points. Abanikanda could be set for a busier day on the ground in the Week 18 finale against the Patriots on Jan. 7.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Myles Garrett's TFL on Abanikanda keeps rookie from reaching red zone Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett's tackle for a loss on New York Jets running back Israel Abanikanda keeps the rookie back from...

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • NFL.COM

Questionable to face Cleveland Abanikanda (ankle) is questionable for Thursday night's Week 17 game against the Browns, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The rookie running back was limited in practice all week. He's carried the ball 16 times over the last three weeks, generating 50 yards and no touchdowns while catching two passes for 11 scoreless yards in that span. If Abanikanda is forced to sit out Thursday, Dalvin Cook would jump back to No. 2 in the backfield behind Breece Hall.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle issue Abanikanda is listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate due to an ankle injury, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Abanikanda has usurped Dalvin Cook as the Jets' No. 2 running back the past two games, combining for 38 offensive snaps to the latter's 15. As a result, Abanikanda has 13 carries for 51 yards (3.9 YPC) and two catches (on two targets) for 11 yards during that stretch, while Cook's ledger reads two touches for 10 total yards. With a health concern now in tow, Abanikanda's status will need to be monitored ahead of Thursday's game in Cleveland to get a sense of his chances to continue to serve as the primary backup to Breece Hall.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after limited practice Abanikanda (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Abanikanda was a limited participant in all three of the Jets' practices during the week. The 2023 fifth-round draft pick got a career-high six touches in New York's previous game, and Abanikanda could continue to work ahead of Dalvin Cook as the top alternative to starter Breece Hall if the rookie's healthy enough to suit up Sunday.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Press Pass | Jeremy Ruckert, Tony Adams & Israel Abanikanda Preview Jets-Commanders Watch interviews with TE Jeremy Ruckert, S Tony Adams and RB Israel Abanikanda leading up to Sunday's matchup against Washington.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Available Sunday Abanikanda (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Since the Jets waived Michael Carter on Nov. 14, Abanikanda has moved up to the third spot on the depth chart at running back. The rookie fifth-round pick out of Pittsburgh carried once for 11 yards and added a five-yard reception in a Week 11 loss to the Bills, but he didn't see any snaps in the Jets' Week 12 loss to the Dolphins. Though he's seemingly moved past the illness that resulted in him taking a questionable tag into the weekend, Abanikanda may not be guaranteed much more than garbage-time snaps against the Falcons while both Breece Hall (hamstring) and Dalvin Cook (shoulder) are available.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Head Coach Robert Saleh Excited to Let Rookie RB Israel Abanikanda 'Loose' QB Zach Wilson ‘Excited to See’ What the Young Tailback Brings to Jets Offense

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

MNF Inactives: Jets' Veteran DE, Two 2023 Draft Picks Land on List Rookies Israel Abanikanda and Zaire Barnes won’t play vs. Bills

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Abanikanda scores on a long TD run and Jets sack DeVito 8 times in 10-6 preseason win over Giants