Khalid Abdullah (linebacker)
Khalid U. Abdullah | |
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| Born | March 6, 1979 |
| Occupation | Retired professional American football linebacker |
| Years active | 2003–2007 |
| Known for | Playing for Cincinnati Bengals, Calgary Stampeders, Montreal Alouettes |
Khalid U. Abdullah (born March 6, 1979) is a retired professional linebacker in American football. He was chosen in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL draft as the 136th overall selection. Abdullah's career included playing for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2003 through 2005, followed by a stint with the Calgary Stampeders during the 2006 CFL season, where he participated in 12 regular season contests. After his release in the 2007 pre-season, he joined the Montreal Alouettes on October 5, 2007, appearing in four regular season matches. His brother, Rahim Abdullah, also had a professional career as a linebacker with the Cleveland Browns.