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| HT/WT: 6-1, 234 lbs |
| Birthplace: Miami, FL |
| Age: 26 |
| School: Louisville |
| Experience: 4 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Yasir Abdullah News
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Falcons' Yasir Abdullah: Moved to IR
The Falcons placed Abdullah (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
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.
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Falcons' Yasir Abdullah: 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.
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.
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Falcons' Yasir Abdullah: 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.
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.
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Falcons' Yasir Abdullah: 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.
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.
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Jaguars' Yasir Abdullah: Inactive Sunday
Abdullah (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
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).
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Jaguars' Yasir Abdullah: Good to go
Abdullah (finger) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.
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.
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Jaguars' Yasir Abdullah: Limited at practice
Abdullah (finger) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
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.
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Jaguars' Yasir Abdullah: Won't play against Arizona
Abdullah (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Jaguars' Yasir Abdullah: Not on injury report
Abdullah (hamstring) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
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.
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Jaguars' Yasir Abdullah: Not playing vs. Seattle
Abdullah (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
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.
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Jaguars' Yasir Abdullah: Questionable for Week 6
Abdullah (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
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.
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Jaguars' Yasir Abdullah: Ruled out for Week 5
Abdullah (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Chiefs.
The reserve linebacker has yet to see any action on defense this season but has logged 54 snaps on special teams across three appearances
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