CAM AKERS NEWS

3 Running Backs the Rams Can Add Following Cam Akers Injury The Los Angeles Rams received some devastating news this morning as running back Cam Akers suffered a torn achilles injury. He is very likel...

JULY 20, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Rams running back Cam Akers suffers a torn Achilles Rams running back Cam Akers has suffered a torn Achilles while training, a team official says. Akers was on track to be the team's featured...

JULY 20, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Likely out for year The Rams haven't officially ruled Akers out for the season, but tests confirm he suffered a torn Achilles, Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact The injury typically requires surgery and then a recovery timeline of at least eight months, but Akers will gather more information before making anything official. Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network both report the 2020 second-round pick is expected to miss the entire 2021 season, leaving Darrell Henderson as the presumed leader of a thin Rams backfield. Henderson was effective as the lead runner in a committee during the first half of last season, before injuries and Akers' strong play led to a diminished role down the stretch. Henderson might even get a look in a three-down role this year, considering the backfield alternatives on the roster are Xavier Jones, Jake Funk, Raymond Calais and Otis Anderson. The team lost Malcolm Brown to Miami in free agency and hasn't signed a veteran replacement -- at least, not yet.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

7 free-agent running backs Rams could sign after Cam Akers' injury Cam Akers tore his Achilles, and the Rams could use some help at running back. Here are 7 options.

JULY 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Rams RB Cam Akers tears Achilles tendon, out indefinitely

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers is out indefinitely after tearing his Achilles tendon in an offseason training session

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cam Akers sustains torn Achilles  Rams second-year running back Cam Akers sustained a torn Achilles.

JULY 20, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Rams RB Cam Akers, who starred at Clinton, out for season with torn Achilles, per report Cam Akers was poised to be a central figure for the Rams' offense, but Los Angeles now will have to make new plans for its ground game.

JULY 20, 2021 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Cam Akers injury update: Rams lose running back with torn achilles The second-year running back was expected to be the leading rusher for Los Angeles in 2021.

JULY 20, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rams' Cam Akers tears Achilles, out for season: Source The news comes a week away from the start of training camp, with veterans set to report next Tuesday. Akers, a second-round pick in 2020, wa...

JULY 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darrell Henderson Fantasy Outlook Skyrockets Following Cam Akers Injury We're still about a month out from most fantasy football drafts, but the worst part of the game has already reared its ugly head — injuries....

JULY 20, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Rams' Cam Akers tears Achilles while training: Reports The news comes a week away from the start of training camp, with veterans set to report next Tuesday. Akers, a second-round pick in 2020, wa...

JULY 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tears Achilles while training Akers suffered a torn Achilles while training recently, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Following a strong finish to his rookie campaign, the 2020 second-round pick appeared ready for a starring role in the Los Angeles backfield. Instead, he'll begin a lengthy rehab process, hoping to return to practice next spring/summer. With Akers out for the season, the Rams are left with Darrell Henderson, Xavier Jones, Raymond Calais, Otis Anderson and Jake Funk in the backfield. They'll likely add a running back (or two) via free agency or trade in the coming days.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

2021's Fantasy Football Breakout Running Back: Cam Akers ' Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections ' PFF Examining the second-year fantasy performance of comps for Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers in search of breakout running backs for 2...

JULY 15, 2021 • PFF.COM

Rams preview: RB Cam Akers is poised for lead role — but don't forget about Darrell Henderson The Rams could have an impressive year in the run game if Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson stay healthy.

JULY 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

More comfortable in offense Akers said he understands the playbook and blocking schemes better heading into his second season, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN reports.

Impact Being more comfortable heading into Year 2 only strengthens the case for Akers. He's projected to be the primary ball carrier for Los Angeles and finished the 2020 season with 645 rushing yards, 147 receiving yards and four touchdowns through the final seven games of the campaign, including the postseason. The upgrade of having Matthew Stafford under center should also help the entire offense. Akers' numbers could even take a slight hit from the noted seven-game stretch and he'd still be a solid fantasy contributor. Of course, there's also the possibility that's just his floor.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MJD: Cam Akers' playoff success will lead to breakout '21 season NFL Network's Maurice Jones-Drew breaks down why Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers' playoff success in 2020 will lead to a breakout season in 20...

JULY 1, 2021 • NFL.COM

Three reasons why so many love LA Rams RB Cam Akers in 2021 FF? If you truly do not know who LA Rams running back Cam Akers is, or why is such an integral component to the team's hopes for good things in...

JUNE 27, 2021 • RAMBLINFAN.COM

ADP risers, fallers at RB from 2020 to 2021: Cam Akers too high, Gus Edwards too low, and more valuation misfires Michael Salfino highlights the major changes in ADP at RB from 2020 to 2021, and points out which market moves are lacking in logic.

JUNE 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NFL.com's Adam Schein: Hop on the Cam Akers bandwagon NFL.com contributing columnist Adam Schein's annual bandwagons to hop on includes Rams second-year running back Cam Akers.

JUNE 24, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Zero RB, Denzel Mims, Cam Akers and more offseason news in Jake Ciely's fantasy football mailbag Jake Ciely covers offseason NFL news with Cam Akers, Aaron Rodgers, Denzel Mims, hype, rumors and more in the fantasy football mailbag.

JUNE 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cam Akers: Winning is primary goal in Year 2, will take care of individual goals For Rams running back Cam Akers, if the team succeeds, his individual success will consequently fall into place.

JUNE 14, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Rams minicamp: Jalen Ramsey and Cam Akers play numbers game, absences create opportunity at DL, CB, TE Jalen Ramsey has worn No. 20 since joining the Rams in 2019, but he moved to a single-digit jersey Tuesday.

JUNE 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jackson content to role play if it helps Rams meet goals

DeSean Jackson joined the Los Angeles Rams to win the Super Bowl

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cam Akers covered a lot of ground in Rams rookie season despite pandemic restrictions Cam Akers did not have the benefit of a normal offseason because of restrictions caused by the pandemic, but the rookie still was able to es...

JUNE 8, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Rams look for a more complete Cam Akers this season Improved health and a better grasp of blocking duties can help the running back get on the field more and build on his rookie year productio...

JUNE 5, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM