Vikings acquire Cam Akers from Texans, reuniting RB with coach Kevin O’Connell
2 months, 1 week ago

Vikings acquire Cam Akers from Texans, reuniting RB with coach Kevin O’Connell

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings acquired running back Cam Akers from the Houston Texans on Tuesday. Akers, who has familiarity with O’Connell dating back to their shared time in Los Angeles with the Rams, adds to the Vikings’ available options in the event Jones misses time. 📰: https://t.co/QJjlio4yhK pic.twitter.com/DuDc8DYy9Y — Minnesota Vikings October 15, 2024 Akers returns to Minnesota Akers tore his right Achilles tendon in 2021 and returned to play the following season. — Alec Lewis, Vikings beat writer Texans’ sudden RB depth allows them to part with Akers With Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce healthy, the Texans suddenly had a surplus at running back.

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The story behind Vikings RB Cam Akers’ emotional return from a second torn Achilles
3 weeks, 5 days ago

The story behind Vikings RB Cam Akers’ emotional return from a second torn Achilles

New York Times  

Some smiles are more significant than others, and this one fit the bill. “Hell, we were smiling, too,” said Akers’ father, Conni. “I’m … I’m trying to get to you as fast as I can.” Akers then called Conni, who had been watching the game at home in Clinton, Miss. Cam Akers missed nearly the entire 2021 regular season after …

Vikings designate star wide receiver Justin Jefferson for return from injured reserve
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings designate star wide receiver Justin Jefferson for return from injured reserve

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings designated wide receiver Justin Jefferson for return from injured reserve Wednesday, bringing the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year back to practice with three weeks to assess the readiness of his strained right hamstring for game action. But we’re going to take it a day at a time and ultimately do what’s best …

Vikings lose RB Cam Akers for rest of season because of Achilles tendon rupture
1 year, 1 month ago

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

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers ruptured his left Achilles tendon in another blow to a banged-up offense, a season-ending injury confirmed Monday by coach Kevin O’Connell. Acquired Sept. 20 in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams, Akers had 138 yards on 38 attempts plus 11 receptions for 70 yards in six games for the Vikings. …

Vikings have familiar playbook, backfield role for Akers; still committed to Mattison
1 year, 3 months ago

Vikings have familiar playbook, backfield role for Akers; still committed to Mattison

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Much of the typical team-switching stress for an NFL player will be irrelevant this week for Cam Akers. Just getting to know the team, the coaches, the people — that’s probably the main learning curve for me right now,” Akers said after practice on Friday. The situation was pretty much perfect.” Getting a fresh start in a contract …

News Analysis: Who failed, the Rams or Cam Akers? Someone definitely deserves blame
1 year, 3 months ago

News Analysis: Who failed, the Rams or Cam Akers? Someone definitely deserves blame

LA Times  

Cam Akers scores a touchdown against the Seahawks on Sept. 10 in his final game in a Rams uniform. Since 2017, when the Rams made him the youngest coach in modern NFL history, Sean McVay has built a well-earned reputation for being a players’ coach. McVay’s arrival as coach completely energized an offense that relied on Gurley to open up …

Rams trade running back Cam Akers to the Vikings, swap some draft picks
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams trade running back Cam Akers to the Vikings, swap some draft picks

LA Times  

Cam Akers scores against the Seattle Seahawks in the 2023 season opener, the running back’s last game with the Rams. The Rams on Wednesday traded the running back and a conditional seventh round draft pick in the 2026 NFL draft to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in 2026. Akers, a second-round draft pick in 2020, …

Vikings agree to terms with ex-Rams WR Powell, LB Reeder
1 year, 9 months ago

Vikings agree to terms with ex-Rams WR Powell, LB Reeder

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms Wednesday with two free agents: wide receiver Brandon Powell and linebacker Troy Reeder. Powell played the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and had 24 catches for 156 yards in 2022. Reeder, who has 25 career starts in 66 games, made the Rams as an undrafted free agent out …

Sean McVay claims Cam Akers will be running for Rams next season
1 year, 11 months ago

Sean McVay claims Cam Akers will be running for Rams next season

LA Times  

Cam Akers is congratulated by Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield and coach Sean McVay after scoring one of his three touchdowns against Denver. And the way that he’s handled himself and the way that he’s playing the way like we know he’s capable of and hopefully you just continue to see him build on it these last couple weeks and into …

Cam Akers a bright spot for Rams amid Super Bowl payback season
2 years ago

Cam Akers a bright spot for Rams amid Super Bowl payback season

LA Times  

While Rams players underwent massages and treatments and tried to shower off the disappointment of their 27-23 loss to Seattle on Sunday, a team staffer walked around the locker room at SoFi Stadium to pick up their discarded towels and water bottles. On the back of his T-shirt, beneath a Rams logo, was the slogan, “2022 Write Our Next Chapter.” …

Cam Akers practices for the first time in weeks as Rams mull running back situation
2 years, 1 month ago

Cam Akers practices for the first time in weeks as Rams mull running back situation

LA Times  

Rams running back Cam Akers breaks a tackle during a playoff win over the Arizona Cardinals in January. A boisterous scene in the Rams locker room unfolded Thursday after running back Cam Akers practiced for the first time in more than two weeks. “I’m back with the team, so I’m happy.” Akers, a second-round draft pick in 2020, had been …

Is Rams’ Cam Akers on way out? Sean McVay says back won’t practice or play Sunday
2 years, 2 months ago

Is Rams’ Cam Akers on way out? Sean McVay says back won’t practice or play Sunday

LA Times  

Cam Akers won’t be carrying the football for the Rams in Week 6. The third-year running back did not practice Friday and coach Sean McVay said Akers will be out of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers at SoFi Stadium. “We’re just working through some different stuff,” McVay said Friday, declining several times to elaborate. Asked if he expected Akers …

How is Cam Akers even playing? 3 factors that sped up his recovery
2 years, 11 months ago

How is Cam Akers even playing? 3 factors that sped up his recovery

LA Times  

Rams running back Cam Akers evades a tackle by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw during the Rams’ overtime loss Sunday. “When you talk about those three things coming together, you get a special outcome,” echoed Reggie Scott, the Rams’ vice president of sports medicine and performance. “We use a whole bunch of different neuromuscular stimulations.” Scott’s team also used …

Rams running back Cam Akers ‘still working to get back’ and might not play Sunday
2 years, 11 months ago

Rams running back Cam Akers ‘still working to get back’ and might not play Sunday

LA Times  

Rams running back Cam Akers stands on the field during practice on June 8 in Thousand Oaks. Rams running back Cam Akers carries the ball in the first half against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 16 in Green Bay, Wisc. “Cam’s still working to get back — let me say …

Rams running back Cam Akers suffers torn Achilles, likely out for season
3 years, 5 months ago

Rams running back Cam Akers suffers torn Achilles, likely out for season

LA Times  

Running back Cam Akers suffered a torn Achilles tendon while training for the upcoming season, a Rams official said Tuesday, a major blow for a team set to open training camp in less than two weeks. — Cam akers July 20, 2021 Akers, a second-round draft pick in 2020, was the Rams’ leading rusher last season and helped them advance …

Cam Akers runs to front of the Rams’ running back rotation
4 years ago

Cam Akers runs to front of the Rams’ running back rotation

LA Times  

Rams running back Cam Akers, who ran for a career-high 171 yards, eyes a small hole in the New England Patriots defense. But Rams coach Sean McVay is not ready to publicly anoint rookie Cam Akers as the team’s featured running back. On Friday morning, about 12 hours after Akers had rushed for 171 yards in 29 carries in a …

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