Chiefs sign former Vikings DB Husain Abdullah

SteelKing728 · Joined: 23 Aug 2008 Posts: 10869 Location: Pittsburgh

After taking a year away from the game, former Minnesota Vikings' safety Husain Abdullah is back in the National Football League.

On Saturday, Abdullah signed a contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. He and his brother Hamza Abdullah took the 2012 season off to take a pilgrimage to Mecca, in accordance with their Muslim faith.

http://www.dailynorseman.com/2013/2/16/3996840/husain-abdullah-kansas-city-chiefs-minnesota-vikings

I don't know what to think of this. Purely a backup?
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chiefs82 · Joined: 19 Jan 2007 Posts: 2643 Location: Your Mom's House.

Another depth move. Dorsey continues to better up the bottom of the roster.
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tylerdouglass · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 14168 Location: Bellingham, WA

I remember reading him taking a year off for his pilgrimage. Pretty cool to see him get back into the league. Nothing but respect for a guy that will walk away from a big salary for something he believes in.
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usdvikes · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 2004 Location: SoDak

I will always have respect for him simply because of the sacrifices he made to play football during Ramadan. No fluids when the sun is up as an NFL player both practicing and playing in games takes some dedication.

IDOG_det · Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Posts: 11728 Location: here

Like others have said, huge respect for him and his brother. I was actually hoping the Lions could sign him Sad

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RainbowCarebear · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:43 pm Post subject:

Good for him.
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Bednarik60 · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:45 pm Post subject:

tttthhhhaaaats sooooooo dope!!

Andy is a cool guy tho and relates well to guys special needs .. probably a good fit for him and his faith. best of luck to him.
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Freakout · Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 1766

Hope it works out. He had problems with concussions.
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vikingsrule · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:15 pm Post subject:

Solid depth player, nothing more. His concussion history is concerning.
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canadaluvsdalla · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:22 pm Post subject:

Guy didn't eat anything during training camp because of Ramadan. Thats just grinding man.

Major props. Wish him best of luck
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YlionsY · Joined: 28 Apr 2008 Posts: 13982

Wish him the best. Those concussions are concerning but still was interested in him and hoping the Lions would take a look.
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simonwayne · Joined: 11 Sep 2011 Posts: 7415 Location: United States

This signing is going to be one of MANY from this new front office. The talent at the top of the roster in KC is already in place. The GM's goals are basically to find a franchise QB and improve the bottom third of the roster and make our team as competitive as it can be.
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tom cody · Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 6571 Location: Canada

Seems like a standup guy, to give up a year of football for his religion. Best of luck to him with the Chiefs.
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