14 Facts About Husain Abdullah

Husain Ibn Muhammed Abdullah was born on July 27,1985 and is an American former professional football safety.

Husain Abdullah was signed by the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and played for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Husain Abdullah retired from the NFL after seven seasons due to multiple concussions sustained during his career and concern for his future health.

Husain Abdullah is the younger brother of former NFL safety Hamza Abdullah.

Husain Abdullah is a defensive back and a contributor to the special teams unit as a kick returner.

Husain Abdullah was an undrafted rookie who later signed with the Minnesota Vikings.

Husain Abdullah served as a backup from 2008 to 2009.

The competition in the offseason and preseason was thought to be between Tyrell Johnson and Jamarca Sanford, but Husain Abdullah won the job.

An unrestricted free agent after the season, Husain Abdullah re-signed with the Chiefs on March 12,2014.

Husain Abdullah was given a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for sliding on his knees, then bowing down and giving praise in Islamic prostration.

Husain Abdullah retired from football on March 28,2016, citing concern over the five concussions he had accumulated during his career.

Husain Abdullah later explained the decision further in an essay submitted to The Players Tribune.

Husain Abdullah lived in a very large family, one of 12 children.

Husain Abdullah is a member of the Alpha Lambda Mu fraternity, America's first and only Muslim fraternity.