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The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that running back Cam Akers is expected to re-sign with the Minnesota Vikings pending a physical, after being traded to the team last September. Akers, 25, has been unsigned since his contract expired in March. Originally drafted in the second round in 2020 by the Los Angeles Rams, he played in six games as a rotational back behind Alexander Mattison before tearing his Achilles in November.
Akers is known for his quick recovery from a previous Achilles tear, returning to play for the Rams just five months after the injury and helping the team win a Super Bowl. He had a career-high of 786 rushing yards for the Rams in the following season. If Akers re-signs with the Vikings, he will reunite with head coach Kevin O’Connell, who was the former offensive coordinator for the Rams.
The uncertainty around Akers’ position on the running back depth chart remains as he joins an already crowded backfield with Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler. In his six games with the Vikings last season, Akers had just over 200 scrimmage yards and caught 11 passes as a third-down option.
