Yasir Abdullah - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Moved to IR The Falcons placed Abdullah (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Abdullah was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, but his hamstring injury is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on injured reserve. He'll be required to miss at least the next four games, so the earliest Abdullah can return is Week 9 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 8.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Baltimore Abdullah (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Abdullah was held out of practice all week due to a hamstring injury and will not suit up Sunday, leaving Cameron Thomas and Jared Ivey as the top rotational options on the edge. Abdullah's next chance to play is Week 6 against the Bears on Sunday, Oct. 18.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Monday night reserve role Abdullah (illness) is active for Monday night's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Abdullah was added to the Falcons' Saturday injury report with an illness. The last-minute plague left Abdullah questionable for Monday night's contest. The outside linebacker has overcome the issue in time to suit up as a reserve option behind starting edge rushers Samson Ebukam and Za'Darius Smith.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Saturday Abdullah is questionable for Monday's matchup against New Orleans due to an illness, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Abdullah wasn't originally on Atlanta's injury report, but he was added Saturday afternoon after coming down with an illness. The 26-year-old has logged 47 defensive snaps and two tackles through three games this season.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Ulbrich has a prime opportunity to work his magic with new Falcons defender The Atlanta Falcons claimed linebacker Yasir Abdullah off waivers Monday, adding him to a defense that has some questions on the edge… James...

SEPTEMBER 6 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

It took almost no time for Falcons to pick up recently cut Jaguars linebacker After his impressive showing in Week 2 of the preseason, it seemed like Yasir Abdullah had locked up a roster spot. But in a surprise twist...

SEPTEMBER 1 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Yasir Abdullah just cemented his Jaguars future with a stellar preseason showing The preseason gives players on the roster bubble the chance to make an impression. Linebacker Yasir Abdullah definitely took advantage of it...

AUGUST 16 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Zach Wilson stands out for the Saints in a 24-20 preseason loss to the Jaguars

Zach Wilson is making his case to become the backup to Saints starter Tyler Shough

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Jaguars Training Camp Battles: 1 X-Factor for Jalen McLeod vs. Yasir Abdullah What could be the key X-Factor that determines whether Jalen McLeod or Yasir Abdullah are the Jaguars' backup behind Dennis Gardeck?

JULY 7 • SI.COM

Inactive Sunday Abdullah (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact The depth linebacker practiced on a limited basis throughout the week as he worked his way back from a finger injury suffered in Week 11. It's unclear if his absence Sunday is related to the injury. Abdullah has played on 116 special-teams snaps and two defensive snaps in 2025, making seven tackles (five solo).

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Abdullah (finger) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Abdullah managed to log limited practice sessions throughout the week, marking his first sessions since he suffered a finger injury in Week 11. With a week of practice under his belt, the outside linebacker is ready to suit up as a depth addition to the Jaguars' linebacker room for Sunday's contest.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Abdullah (finger) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Abdullah was able to return to practice for the first time since suffering a finger injury in Week 11, albeit in limited fashion. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice in full capacity before Sunday's contest in Tennessee.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Arizona Abdullah (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Abdullah was unable to practice all week due to a finger injury he likely sustained during the Jaguars' win over the Chargers in Week 11. He has accumulated seven tackles (five solo) across seven regular-season games while mostly serving on special teams.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Abdullah (hamstring) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Abdullah has recovered from the hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for the Jaguars' Week 6 loss to Seattle. He should be back in action against the Rams on Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Seattle Abdullah (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Abdullah was a limited participant in practice this past week due to a hamstring issue, but he has not progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play Sunday. It will be the third consecutive game he has missed, and he'll aim to return for Week 7 against the Rams on Sunday, Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 6 Abdullah (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Abdullah has been sidelined by the injury for the last two games but logged limited practice sessions throughout the week. He could return to his special teams role in Week 6.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars without starting DE Travon Walker for MNF. Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy available

The Jacksonville Jaguars were without starting defensive end Travon Walker for Monday night's game against Kansas City

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Week 5 Abdullah (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Chiefs.

Impact The reserve linebacker has yet to see any action on defense this season but has logged 54 snaps on special teams across three appearances

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Downgrades to out Abdullah (hamstring) has downgraded and been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.

Impact Abdullah was a late addition to the Jaguars' injury report, popping up Thursday as a limited participant due to a hamstring issue. Although he was originally listed as questionable, the Louisville product won't be able to play in Week 4. Expect Jack Kiser to serve as Jacksonville's top reserve outside linebacker while Abdullah is sidelined Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Yasir Abdullah Bursts Through the Line for a Sack Jaguars linebacker Yasir Abdullah gets a big sack on Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • JAGUARS.COM

Good to go vs. Titans Abdullah (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Impact Abdullah was sidelined for the Jaguars' last two games due to a hamstring injury. He was a limited participant in practice all week, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to be given the green light for Sunday's AFC South clash. Abdullah has served in a rotational role at outside linebacker this year and has logged 17 tackles (13 solo) across nine regular-season games.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday vs. Houston Abdullah (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Even with the Jaguars coming out of the Week 12 bye, Abdullah will miss a second straight game due to a hamstring injury. The 2023 fifth-round pick's next chance to play will be Week 14 against the Titans on Sunday, Dec. 8. Abdullah has logged 17 tackles (13 solo) across nine regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 11 Abdullah (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Abdullah was a Saturday addition to the injury report and did not travel with the team to Detroit. Abdullah is a reserve linebacker whose absence will mainly be felt on special teams. Across nine appearances this season, Abdullah has logged 17 tackles (13 solo).

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from one-game absence Abdullah (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears in London.

Impact Abdullah sat out the Jaguars' Week 5 win over the Colts, but he'll get the green light to play in London after logging a trio of limited practices this week. In Jacksonville's first four games of the season, Abdullah handled a depth role at linebacker and saw nearly as many snaps on special teams (68) as he did on defense (76).

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in Week 6 Abdullah (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Abdullah missed the the Jaguars' Week 5 win over the Colts after sustaining a neck injury the week prior. However, the second-year pro logged a week of limited practice sessions, giving himself a chance to play Sunday. If Abdullah is forced to miss his second consecutive game in Week 6, expect Chad Muma to see increased snaps with the Jaguars' first-team defense.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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