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49ers Sign Ameer Abdullah and Andy Isabella to Training Camp Roster

These veteran additions arrive as the 49ers finalize their roster ahead of preseason cuts

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Aug 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andy Isabella (87) returns a kick off against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Dec 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) celebrates after scoring on a 7-yard touchdown run in the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Both Ameer Abdullah and Andy Isabella earned contracts on Thursday after completing tryouts on Wednesday to join San Francisco’s training camp roster
  • Abdullah is slated to back up All-Pro Christian McCaffrey and will compete with Isaac Guerendo, Patrick Taylor and rookie Jordan James following the departure of leading rusher Jordan Mason
  • Isabella will work primarily as a slot receiver and take on punt return duties, adding special teams versatility to the wide receiver corps
  • In 2024 with the Raiders, Abdullah rushed for 311 yards and two touchdowns over 16 games and has accumulated nearly 2,000 career rushing yards along with 1,500 receiving yards
  • A 2019 second-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals, Isabella has totaled 33 receptions for 447 yards and three scores in five NFL seasons and spent last year with the UFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks