Former Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah gets a part in..
Ameer Abdullah, a former running back for the Detroit Lions, is extending his reach into the film industry while he plays for the Las Vegas Raiders. He has been cast in the upcoming movie “Break the Cycle,” which stars Vivica A. Fox, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and Vernon Davis, a former NFL tight end.In the second round of the 2015 Draft, the Detroit Lions selected Abdullah from Nebraska with the 54th overall pick. He agreed to a four-year, $4.15 million contract after being selected, with a guaranteed $1.85 million and a $1.28 million signing bonus.
Abdullah demonstrated his ability throughout his three and a half seasons with the Lions, setting a team record with 597 yards gained through rushes in his debut campaign. On the other hand, he struggled to hold onto his spot on the Detroit depth chart during his second season due to injury issues. Finally, in December 2018, the Lions waived him, and the Minnesota Vikings then claimed him. In March of 2022, Abdullah inked a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders after spending a season with the Carolina Panthers.
In the upcoming film Deadline, two brothers’ lives are explored after a horrifically sad tragedy marrs their early years. The brothers grow up in Memphis’s impoverished neighborhoods and follow quite different paths, having been raised by their strict yet loving grandma.
In a statement, Stokes stated, “This film is an exciting journey through the world of streetball that explores themes of family, ambition, and the moral complexities of urban life.” It depicts the tale of a young child who must navigate a perilous path—a tragic reality for far too many young boys in our urban cities. Ameer is one of the incredibly great actors that will help bring this project to life….
