![]() ![]() Last year’s starting kick returner, cornerback Mike Hughes, is recovering from a torn ACL. It could mark the end of the road for Vikings’ longtime punt returner Marcus Sherels, who has spent the past nine seasons in Minnesota and is currently a free agent. ![]() “Just being with these new coaches, I think they really have an understanding of what I do well.”Ībdullah said he expects to return kicks and try his hand at punt returner. “Simply changing the words can really throw you off at times, especially game planning,” Abdullah said. Abdullah said he expects a full offseason in Minnesota will help, instead of his midseason crash course as a Week 10 waiver claim by the Vikings. Obviously, it’s really close to Nebraska geographically and emotionally it’s really similar to Nebraska.”Ībdullah appeared in seven games for the Vikings and played mostly special teams, where he averaged 25.8 yards on 10 kickoff returns. “A couple teams came out and expressed a lot of interest,” said Abdullah, a 2015 second-round pick out of Nebraska. It was a quick free-agent decision, he said. He will provide depth in the backfield and compete at kickoff and punt returner, he said, after originally being claimed off waivers from the Detroit Lions. "I'm looking forward to being a part of (Hackett's) offense and just seeing what we can do.Ameer Abdullah first arrived in Minnesota in November, but seven weeks on the Vikings was enough to convince both sides to a one-year commitment on Monday.Ībdullah, who turns 26 in June, signed a one-year deal, becoming the second Vikings free agent to return this offseason. "My whole career I've been a blocking tight end and so I think that's what I bring to this organization. "They liked how I block and so I think I bring that aspect to the game," Tomlinson said. In Baltimore last season, he played 319 offensive snaps, mostly serving as an extra blocker in close yardage situations. Tomlinson is likely not going to be a big pass-catcher in Denver, but will be a large part of the offense as a blocking tight end. Tight end Eric Tomlinson was also introduced Thursday, after signing a one-year deal with the Broncos. So just know that he was going to be the coach here was a big part of my decision." We actually worked a lot together last year, one-on-one. "I feel like I bring a lot to the table with that and can hopefully show them that I'm a big part of that in this offense."Ĭompton is also familiar with the Broncos' new offensive line coach, Butch Barry, who was the 49ers' assistant offensive line coach last season. "I know there's going to be a lot of carryover with the offensive scheme, outside zone," Compton said. While Compton is unsure of where he will play for the Broncos, he is familiar with new head coach Nathaniel Hackett's offensive system, having played in it in San Francisco. He will likely compete for the starting right tackle job, as well as possibly right guard. Compton can play both guard and tackle, starting seven games at right tackle last season in San Francisco. Compton has spent nine seasons in the NFL, playing for Washington, the Falcons, Bears, Vikings, Jets and 49ers the past two seasons. The Broncos also officially signed veteran offensive lineman Tom Compton, who also played for the 49ers. "Just to know that I have the financial stability, but this isn’t it. I just like to make plays all over the field.”Ībove all, though, Jones doesn't plan on wasting his opportunity in Denver, hoping to be a part of the Broncos long-term and continue on his upward trajectory. That’s something that was instilled in me from an early age and stuck with me forever. "I like to attack the ball, wherever it is. “I wouldn’t call myself a D-end or anything, but I might’ve gotten some feet from my father," Jones said. ![]() And Jones is versatile, playing both nose tackle and defensive tackle, with the Broncos intending to use him at both. Jones will be paired alongside defensive end Dre'Mont Jones, which could be a productive defensive duo for the Broncos moving forward. I had nightmares against him and the 49ers. To add him - good job (Broncos GM) George (Paton). "He's a battler man," said quarterback Russell Wilson, who has faced Jones throughout his career. Jones also totaled 56 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and two sacks. ![]() According to Pro Football Focus, Jones’ run-stop percentage of 13.1% in 2021 was the best in the league of the 105 interior defensive linemen who had at least 150 snaps against the run. Whether Jones wants to admit it or not, he has already proven himself as one of the best run stuffers in the NFL. To me, I’m still proving myself as a player in this league.” "Coming where I come from, having as much support as I’ve had along the years, means everything for them to have trust in me and allow me to come here on a three-year contract and prove myself. ![]()
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