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Ameer Abdullah confirmed as Lions starter at RB

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah scores a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

  • Lions GM Bob Quinn confirmed that Ameer Abdullah would be the teams starter at running back in 2017 when asked following the draft.
  • Abdullah has played just 419 total snaps over two seasons since entering the league in 2015 as Detroits second-round pick.
  • Abdullah has averaged 4.3 yards per carry in the NFL, but gained just 2.2 of those yards after contact, forcing a missed tackle once every 8.9 carries.
  • His work in the pass game has the potential to be game-breaking, but he currently averages more yards after the catch (8.7) than he does net (8.0) as a receiver, as Detroit has used him only as a dump-off or check-down option.

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