CAM AKERS NEWS

Rams' inept offense undercutting their Super Bowl defense

The Los Angeles Rams’ post-Super Bowl malaise is lasting longer and getting uglier than most people expected

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cam Akers Performance vs. Bucs: More Questions For Rams Offense? The Rams dropped to 3-5 with a 16-13 loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ineffective in return Akers rushed five times for two yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Akers came into his first game since Week 5 averaging just 3.0 yards per carry, and despite facing a subpar run defense, the third-year back actually managed to lower that year-to-date YPC while taking the field for 11 offensive snaps. Darrell Henderson maintained his lead back status with a respectable 56 yards rushing, including a 23-yard scamper, and Malcolm Brown was also effective with his limited touches. Akers has been in limbo for the Rams in recent weeks after asking for a trade, and Sunday's dismal performance doesn't suggest he'll have any fantasy utility when the Cardinals come to town in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One fantasy football question for every NFL team that played in Week 9 What should fantasy players be doing with Cam Akers, Cordarrelle Patterson, D'Andre Swift and more hard to read performances?

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rams Inactives: RB Cam Akers Will Play vs. Buccaneers Follow along with RamDigest.com as we keep you up to date with all firings, hirings, and breaking news in the NFL.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Returns to action Sunday Akers (personal) is listed as active Sunday at Tampa Bay, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Making his first appearance since Week 5, Akers will put an end to a two-game absence after he and the Rams seemingly resolved their differences during preparations for Week 9. His role in the offense is far from known, though, as all of Darrell Henderson, Malcolm Brown and practice squad call-up Ronnie Rivers also are available to L.A.'s backfield. Akers will be looking to improve upon his yards-per-carry mark of 3.0, which is possible against the Buccaneers' 24th-ranked run defense (132.4 yards per game).

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be active Sunday Akers (personal) will be active for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Akers has been away from the team since Week 6, missing the Rams' last two games after expressing dissatisfaction with his role with the team and requesting a trade. After the Rams were unable to find a suitor for Akers ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, the running back rejoined the team Thursday and looks poised to suit up Sunday. However, the Rams have yet to determine what Akers' workload will look like, and it may ultimately be dependent on the flow of the game, per Schefter.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Akers Returns to Rams After 'Good Conversation' with Coach McVay After fully participating in practice on Thursday and Friday, will Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers suit up for Sunday’s matchup with...

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rams' McVay Addresses Whether Cam Akers Will Play vs. Bucs The third-year running back returned to practice Thursday after being away from the team since Oct. 9 due to an internal issue.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chance to play Sunday Coach Sean McVay said Friday that "there's a possibility" Akers (personal) will play Sunday at Tampa Bay, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

Impact Akers hasn't suited up for a game since Week 5, missing the Rams' last two outings due to personal reasons. And he only rejoined his teammates at practice Thursday, so the lack of game preparation could be a determining factor in McVay's decision. The team also can activate rookie fifth-rounder Kyren Williams (ankle) from IR for Week 9 action. which leaves the overall state of the backfield in question. Perhaps the only certainties are Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown, while Ronnie Rivers is a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams RB Cam Akers Shares Side of Story: 'I Never Asked to be Traded' Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers provided reporters with more questions than answers as he made his return to practice Thursday follo...

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Cam Akers practices for the first time in weeks as Rams mull running back situation LOS ANGELES — A boisterous scene in the Los Angeles Rams locker room unfolded Thursday after running back Cam Akers practiced for the first...

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Rams RB Cam Akers back at practice, won't explain absence

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers has returned to practice, working out with the team for the first time in three weeks

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams WR Cooper Kupp & RB Cam Akers on preparing for Week 9 matchup vs. Buccaneers | Locker Room Interviews Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers discusses being back with the team & wide receiver Cooper Kupp speaks on his preparation for Sunday'...

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Rams Coordinators Open Up About Cam Akers's Situation The running back wanted to be traded before the deadline, but the team didn’t deal him.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Puts in full practice Thursday Akers (personal) practiced fully Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The saga surrounding Akers appears to be drawing to a close after he returned to the team and managed to handle every practice rep Thursday. Wednesday's chat between Akers, his agent David Mulugheta and Rams coach Sean McVay seems to have bridged the gap between the two sides after the running back missed the last two games due to "personal reasons" and was the subject of trade rumors before Tuesday's deadline. Now that Akers has rejoined his teammates on the field, it remains to be seen what kind of role he can expect Sunday at Tampa Bay, assuming he's active. At the moment, Akers, Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown are the backfield options on L.A.'s active roster, while Ronnie Rivers is a prime candidate to be elevated from the practice squad this weekend.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Akers' falling out with Rams, explained: Shedding light on RB's absence from team, possible return Akers returned to practice on Thursday, and could potentially play on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Liam Coen on Cam Akers returning to practice, Van Jefferson being back on the field in Week 8 Rams OC Liam Coen talks about what it was like having RB Cam Akers back at practice on Thursday and the impact of wide receiver Van Jefferso...

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Takes part in team walk-through Akers (personal) participated in Thursday's team walk-through session, Steve Wyche of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Rams will release their second Week 9 practice report later Thursday, and if Akers is listed as full participant or removed from the report entirely, it would be an indication that he's on track to play Sunday in Tampa Bay after a two-game, three-week hiatus from the team. Though the Rams weren't able to find a trade partner for Akers ahead of Tuesday's deadline, both player and team seem to have at least temporarily mended their relationship. Prior to leaving the team, Akers had seen his role reduced in favor of Darrell Henderson, as he played fewer than 40 percent of the Rams' snaps on offense in Weeks 4 and 5. Given that he's averaging just 3.0 yards per carry this season and isn't much of an asset as a pass catcher, Akers may occupy a small role in the Rams' running-back rotation if he's active this Sunday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams RB Cam Akers to return to practice Thursday Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers is expected to practice with the team on Thursday, a person with direct knowledge of the situation t...

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returning to practice Akers (personal) will return to practice Thursday, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

Impact Akers remains on the Rams' roster with the trade deadline having passed, and Thursday's return to practice could be a sign that his relationship with the team is beginning to mend. Coach Sean McVay had positive things to say Wednesday about recent dialogues with Akers, though he also mentioned waiving the running back and giving him a fresh start as a possibility. It remains to be seen whether Akers will contribute again for Los Angeles this season, though McVay could offer more information during his scheduled media session Friday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams Practice: Cooper Kupp OUT, Cam Akers Back In? Having Kupp healthy physically and having Akers healthy mentally might be the best way forward for the Rams.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NFL Q&A: What are Rams to do with Cam Akers? Should Chargers GM Tom Telesco be fired? With the Rams floundering and Chargers facing injury issues, neither made a trade at the deadline. Writers Gary Klein and Jeff Miller answer...

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Unable to trade Cam Akers, Rams face big question: Should he stay or should he go? Rams publicly had been trying to trade running back Cam Akers, but with no deal done the question is whether the running back should be kept...

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Talking with team Rams head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that he's "very encouraged with the dialogue" he's had with Akers (personal) and his agent, David Mulugheta, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today...

Impact McVay suggested that Akers still wants to be part of the Rams, despite a number of recent signals suggesting otherwise. Player and team reportedly are still discussing options after Akers wasn't dealt ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, potentially leaving the door open for the running back to contribute again this season. McVay said that waiving Akers is a possibility, however.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE