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AUGUST 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Texans sign running back Cam Akers The Houston Texans are signing running back Cam Akers, several reports said Sunday night.Akers worked out for the Texans earlier Sunday and...

JULY 22 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Texans sign running back Cam Akers The Houston Texans are signing running back Cam Akers, several reports said Sunday night.Akers worked out for the Texans earlier Sunday and...

JULY 22 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Reports: Texans sign RB Cam Akers The Houston Texans are signing running back Cam Akers, several reports said Sunday night.Akers worked out for the Texans earlier Sunday and...

JULY 22 • THESTATE.COM

Signs with Texans Akers (Achilles) and the Texans agreed on a contract Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Akers worked out for Houston on Sunday and the team must've seen enough from the running back, inking him to a contract ahead of their training camp beginning Tuesday. The 25-year-old suffered the second Achilles tear of his career in November and it's unclear how close he is to being ready for full contact at practice.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Texans to sign former Vikings RB Cam Akers The Houston Texans are adding another running back in Cam Akers following his workout over the weekend.

JULY 21 • USATODAY.COM

Works out with Houston The Texans hosted Akers (Achilles) for a workout Sunday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Akers tore his Achilles for the second time in his career last November and finished the season on IR. Prior to the injury, the veteran tallied 167 rushing yards and a touchdown on 60 carries and added 70 receiving yards on 11 receptions over seven games between the Rams and Vikings. Houston is looking to add running-back depth behind starter Joe Mixon and backup Dameon Pierce, among others.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 11

Cam Akers, Los Angeles Rams, Running Back 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection...Named 2016 All-USA First Team by USA TODAY...Named 2016 Gatorade Player of the Year for the sta...

JUNE 13 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not tendered by Vikings Akers (Achilles) wasn't tendered by the Vikings, making him an unrestricted free agent, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Akers suffered the second Achilles tear of his career in November, so he could miss most or all of the 2024 season. Once healthy enough to resume his NFL career, the 2020 second-round draft pick of the Rams will be free to sign with any team that shows interest.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will the Vikings bring back restricted free agent RB Cam Akers in 2024? Akers thinks he’ll be back in Minnesota next season.

JANUARY 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Vikings place RB Cam Akers (Achilles) on IR Nov 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (31) runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes...

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Vikings lose RB Cam Akers for rest of season due to Achilles tendon rupture

The Vikings confirmed that running back Cam Akers has ruptured his Achilles, marking his second such injury in three years.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Vikings lose RB Cam Akers for rest of season because of Achilles tendon rupture

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers has ruptured his left Achilles tendon in another blow to a banged-up offense

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banged-up Vikings lose running back Cam Akers to Achilles injury, too Quarterback Jaren Hall, receiver K.J. Osborn and running back Cam Akers were among those who left Sunday's game in Atlanta because of injuri...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings injury updates: Cam Akers, K.J. Osborn, Jaren Hall Akers is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles for the second time in his career.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NFL 'Noles Week 8 results: Jalen Ramsey returns with a pick, Derwin James grabs another, and Cam Akers scores A look at NFL Week 8 results for former Florida State Seminoles.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scores first Minnesota TD Akers carried the ball nine times for 19 yards and a touchdown and caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Packers.

Impact While he didn't gain much real estate and saw seven fewer touches than Alexander Mattison, Akers' six-yard TD run in the first quarter was the biggest play either running back made in the game. Both backs could be in line for much more significant roles in the second half of the season, as Kirk Cousins left Sunday's contest with what could be a season-ending Achilles injury. Akers and the running game could be focus of the offense if rookie QB Jaren Hall is under center in Week 9 against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rams accelerated roster rebuild with whiff on 2022 trade for Brian Burns

After an offseason spent clearing out cap space and rebuilding with younger players, Rams are better than expected this year.

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Workload boost in Week 7 win Akers rushed 10 times for 31 yards and brought in two of three targets for 30 yards in the Vikings' 22-17 win over the 49ers on Monday night.

Impact One game after logging just two touches over nine snaps, Akers' involvement shot up to the highest it's been since his arrival in Minnesota. Akers' receiving yardage total was also a season-best figure and allowed him to outgain Alexander Mattison by a 61-42 margin in total yards on the night. The productive performance seemingly sets Akers up for another solid allotment of touches in a favorable matchup on the road against the Packers in Week 8.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Akers transforms into human bulldozer on 30-yard catch and run Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers transforms into a human bulldozer on a 30-yard catch and run on a well-timed screen play.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • NFL.COM

Cam Akers Odds and Prop Bets vs. 49ers – NFL Week 7 2023

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Cam Akers when the Vikings clash with the 49ers during week 7.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Plays just nine snaps Akers had one carry for eight yards and one reception for seven yards on his lone target in Sunday's 19-13 win at Chicago.

Impact Akers played just nine snaps on offense, which is lower than his previous two games with the Vikings. Alexander Mattison played on 43 snaps and had 18 carries for 44 yards. It was a little surprising Akers didn't get more opportunities with Mattison struggling with a 2.4 YPC. Akers could eventually challenge for more playing time, but the Vikings continue to use Mattison as the primary back even with underwhelming results.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Akers Odds and Prop Bets vs. Bears – NFL Week 6 2023

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Cam Akers when the Vikings clash with the Bears during week 6.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Five Extra Points: Great match-up for defense, Kirk Cousins survives and more Cam Akers After the Vikings' blitzes couldn't faze Justin Herbert last week, Carolina rookie Bryce Young fell in the face of pressure from Brian Flore...

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM