CAM AKERS NEWS

Cam Akers' return to practice amazes Rams teammates, coaches Rams running back Cam Akers has done the seemingly improbable returning to practice five months after tearing his Achilles. The work ethic t...

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Rams running back Cam Akers 'still working to get back' and might not play Sunday Rams coach Sean McVay said running back Cam Akers could play as early as Sunday, but he's most likely to return during Week 18 or the playof...

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

Jalen Ramsey talks Lamar Jackson and Ravens receivers, Cam Akers returning to practice Rams DB Jalen Ramsey discusses the challenges presented by Ravens QB Lamar Jackson the Ravens wide receivers, plus his thoughts on Rams RB C...

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Kevin O'Connell on Cam Akers being back at practice, Ravens defense Rams OC Kevin O'Connell talks about what it's been like having RB Cam Akers back at practice and his impressions of the Ravens defense ahead...

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Sean McVay on John Madden's passing, timeline for Cam Akers' return Rams head coach Sean McVay talks about his reaction to the passing of NFL Legend John Madden and how the team is handling the timeline for R...

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

NFL Week 17 injury report: Weighing in on Cam Akers' surprising return, Ezekiel Elliott's knee, and more Virginia Zakas of Inside Injuries provides health updates on Cam Akers, Ezekiel Elliott and more fantasy football impact players.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Status TBD for Week 17 Coach Sean McVay was noncommittal about Akers (Achilles) suiting up Sunday at Baltimore, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Akers returned to practice last Thursday and was activated from the reserve/non-football injury list Saturday, but the Rams opted to keep him on the sideline Week 16 in Minnesota. When L.A. posted its first practice report of Week 17, the second-year running back wasn't included, signifying that he was closing in on a quicker return than expected from the torn Achilles he suffered in mid-July. McVay noted Week 18 against the 49ers or the postseason itself were the target dates for Akers to come back, so he could be a healthy scratch this weekend with that in mind. Even when he returns, though, Akers may be eased into action with Sony Michel running so efficiently over the last four games.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hardnosed RB Sony Michel carries Rams to playoff berth

Sony Michel’s hardnosed running style played a major role in the Los Angeles Rams’ surge into a playoff spot over the past month

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sony Michel's toughness could be Rams' secret weapon

Sony Michel has been the NFL's leading rusher in December, spurring the Rams' Super Bowl dreams, Eric D. Williams writes.

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Matthew Stafford talks Ravens defense, Alaric Jackson's performance vs. Vikings, Cam Akers in practice Rams QB Matthew Stafford discusses his impressions of the Ravens defense, what he took away from rookie OL Alaric Jackson's performance step...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Full participant at walkthrough Akers (Achilles) was a full participant at Wednesday's walk-through practice, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Rams merely released an estimated practice report, but Akers handled every rep thrown his way to kick off Week 17 prep. His activity level may take a step back if and when the team holds an actual practice this week, but he seems to be trending toward being available this Sunday at Baltimore. If Akers does so, it'll be quite the accomplishment after tearing his Achilles in mid-July. With Darrell Henderson (knee) going on injured reserve this week, Akers could act as Sony Michel's direct backup right away, especially because seventh-round rookie Jake Funk and fourth-year pro Buddy Howell are the only other healthy running backs on the active roster, with neither possessing much NFL experience.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Akers injury update: Rams RB nearing remarkably quick return from torn Achilles suffered in July Cam Akers is set to make a very early return from a torn Achilles.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cam Akers could to make season debut Sunday vs. Ravens Cam Akers tore his Achilles five months ago but he has a chance to play against the Ravens on Sunday.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Cam Akers' return for Rams could happen Sunday against the Ravens Rams coach Sean McVay said that running back Cam Akers, who returned to practice last week after recovering from an Achilles injury, might p...

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Cam Akers' return for Rams could happen Sunday against the Ravens Rams coach Sean McVay said that running back Cam Akers, who returned to practice last week after recovering from an Achilles injury, might p...

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

Rams not flawless, but looking sharp after perfect December

The Los Angeles Rams followed up a winless November with a perfect December

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May make season debut Sunday Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Akers (Achilles) has a chance to return to action Sunday in Baltimore, J.B. Long of the Los Angeles Rams Radio Network reports.

Impact The Rams sustained yet another hit to their backfield Sunday in Minnesota, where Darrell Henderson went down with a knee injury and was unable to return. McVay relayed Henderson suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee and is poised for a stint on injured reserve, which may have precipitated his ensuing comments about Akers. The second-year running back has made an unprecedented recovery from the torn Achilles he sustained just before training camp back in July, as evidenced by L.A. activating him from the reserve/non-football injury list Saturday. Akers was held out of Week 15 action, but his activity in practice this week could set him up for his season debut Sunday. With all of Henderson, Xavier Jones (Achilles) and Raymond Calais (foot) on IR, Sony Michel, Jake Funk and Buddy Howell are the healthy RBs on the team's active roster.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activation aids pension Akers (Achilles) might not play during the regular season even though he was activated for the final three weeks of the season, Fox's Peter Schrager reported on their Sunday mornin...

Impact However, by activating him and having him on the roster the last three games of the regular season, the Rams ensure the 2021 campaign is credited towards Akers' NFL pension plan.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL 'Noles: Christmas Day action; Cam Akers re-activated NFL Christmas Day action.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Activated, but unavailable Sunday The Rams activated Akers (Achilles) from the reserve/non-football injury list Saturday, but he won't travel with the team for Sunday's game at Minnesota, making him unavailable for...

Impact The Rams always hinted Akers was further along in his recovery from a mid-July Achilles tear, which came to fruition when he was designated for return Thursday. Just two days later, he's back on the active roster, but the team will wait to mix him into the game plan for at least one more week. In the meantime, Sony Michel and Darrell Henderson will continue to man L.A.'s backfield.

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rams' Cam Akers returns to practice, but when he plays is uncertain Rams running back Cam Akers is back at practice while rehabbing from a torn right Achilles, but coach Sean McVay is uncertain when he'll pla...

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

Sean McVay talks Cam Akers being designated for return, approach to condensed week of preparation, Rams 2022 Pro Bowl selections Rams head coach Sean McVay discusses his reaction to RB Cam Akers being designated for return, how the team is approaching a short turnaroun...

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Rams Designate Akers to Return From IR After Achilles Tear Sean McVay and the Rams could be gaining another weapon as the postseason approaches.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • SI.COM

Cam Akers returns to Rams practice after offseason injury

Running back Cam Akers has returned to practice with the Los Angeles Rams

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams designate Cam Akers for return from IR, 5 months after Achilles injury The Los Angeles Rams designated running back Cam Akers for return from injured reserve on Thursday, five months after he suffered a torn Ach...

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM