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3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

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 …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Houston’s Boyle tosses 2 TDs as starters sit out in Texans’ 17-15 preseason win over Rams

Associated Press

HOUSTON — Houston’s Cam Akers isn’t sure what will happen in the next few days as final roster cuts are made. I haven’t lost a step and we’ll just see how it goes.” Tim Boyle threw for 142 yards and two touchdowns and Akers had 53 yards rushing to lead the Texans to a 17-15 win over the Los Angeles …

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1 year, 2 months ago

New kicker coming for Rams? Coach Sean McVay: ‘There’s a possibility’

LA Times

The Rams are probably shopping for a new kicker. In the aftermath of Brett Maher’s struggles in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Sean McVay was asked Monday if the Rams would make a change or bring in kickers this week as they prepare for the Dallas Cowboys. “There’s a possibility,” McVay said during a video conference with reporters, …

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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 …

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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, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Rams make fun statement in hard-fought loss to rival 49ers

LA Times

Their home stadium was decorated in hostile red and throaty boos. His last name is Williams, he’s a bruising second-yard running back who gained 100 total yards with two touchdowns while catching the first scoring pass by a Rams running back in more than a year. “There’s no more conscientious guy on our team, nobody wants to do right more …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Rams host Raiders: Byron Young’s best days yet and more from joint practice

New York Times

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Midway through training camp, Los Angeles Rams rookie outside linebacker Byron Young moved into the starting defensive rotation. Young played a little more than 20 snaps in the Rams’ first preseason game Saturday, which was “strategic,” said defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, who wanted to assess Young’s situational awareness when he was tired. “When he was tired, …

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1 year, 4 months ago

‘It’s a bummer.’ Rams running back Sony Michel retires from football

LA Times

Rams running back Sony Michel jogs off the field after a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 5, 2021. The Rams in June signed Sony Michel, seemingly ending their search for a veteran running back to mentor and play behind Cam Akers. “Just being back around him in these last couple days, you just appreciate the …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Seahawks top Rams 19-16 in OT, in playoffs after Lions win

Associated Press

SEATTLE — Within minutes of the Seattle Seahawks winning to maintain their playoff hopes, the video boards inside Lumen Field flashed a message: “Go Lions.” For the Seahawks, that became “thank you Lions” several hours later after Detroit helped send Seattle back to the postseason. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs after beating the Los Angeles Rams 19-16 in overtime …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Rams-Broncos takeaways: Now that Cam Akers has been revitalized, does he stay or go?

LA Times

Rams running back Cam Akers scores a touchdown against the Broncos in the first quarter. It was Akers’ first 100-yard rushing effort since he gained 131 yards in a 2020 season NFC wild-card playoff victory over the Seattle Seahawks. We went through a lot of highs and lows together.. He’s impacted me so much in my life, and I’m forever …

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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 …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Rams give their fans some Christmas joy in blowout victory over Broncos

LA Times

The Rams’ Tyler Higbee celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Broncos. Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner runs after intercepting a pass thrown by the Broncos’ Russell Wilson in the first quarter. “I think it paid dividends.” The Rams’ Cam Akers runs untouched into the end zone against the Broncos in the second quarter. “And sometimes it calls for a tight …

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2 years ago

Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Baker Mayfield was waived by Carolina on Monday and claimed by the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday. “Obviously, we’d like to be a little bit more stress-free, but it’s a pretty damn good story, I’ll be honest with you.” Just two days after the Rams claimed him, Mayfield went 22 of 35 for 230 yards — and …

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2 years ago

Geno Smith hits Metcalf for late TD, Seahawks top Rams 27-23

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Whenever Geno Smith looked across the line in the final minutes at SoFi Stadium, he saw an inspired Bobby Wagner leading an entire Los Angeles Rams team desperately in need of a victory. DK Metcalf caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Smith with 36 seconds to play, completing the Seahawks’ late rally for a 27-23 win over …

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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.” …

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2 years, 1 month ago

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

Associated Press

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Based on the playful ribbing Cam Akers received Thursday in the Los Angeles Rams’ locker room, the running back’s teammates are clearly grateful he has rejoined them after a three-week absence. Akers had not been with the team for what was officially termed “personal reasons.” On Oct. 17, one day after the Rams beat the Carolina …

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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 …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Sean McVay prepares for 49ers and ‘phenomenal’ Christian McCaffrey

LA Times

Running back Christian McCaffrey made his 49ers debut last week in a loss to the Chiefs. A week ago, the Rams envisioned running back Christian McCaffrey possibly making his Rams L.A. debut against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium, and Cam Akers perhaps playing for another NFL team. “He’s a phenomenal player,” McVay said of McCaffrey, adding, “You know …

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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 …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Why Rams’ Matthew Stafford still has more interceptions than touchdown passes

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was not able to throw a touchdown pass against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. The Rams quarterback did not throw a touchdown pass in last Sunday’s victory over the Arizona Cardinals, the first time since the 2020 season — when Stafford played for the Detroit Lions — that the 14th-year pro was shut out. “Really …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Rams admit how they dropped the ball on Allen Robinson catching passes

LA Times

The Rams’ Allen Robinson II gets set to potentially receive a pass in the season opener against the Buffalo Bills. “Whatever coach says, man, I’m going to take it and learn from it … and go from there whether I think it’s right or not,” Akers said. “Maybe I’m not always right.” Akers was asked if fans would see a …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Matthew Stafford leads Rams to last-second playoff win over Tom Brady and Buccaneers

LA Times

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp hauls in a 44-yard catch against Tampa Bay’s Antonio Winfield to set up the winning field goal. Stafford’s 44-yard pass to Cooper Kupp set up Matt Gay’s game-winning field goal as time expired for a 30-27 victory before a crowd of 65,597 that sent the Rams into the NFC championship game against the San Francisco …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Odell Beckham Jr.'s inspired play catches attention of Rams

LA Times

Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. catches a pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford during a first-half drive against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC divisional playoff game at SoFi Stadium. “It’s something to look at after the season and wherever God wants me to be is exactly where I’ll be.” Odell Beckham Jr. catches a touchdown pass behind Cardinals cornerback …

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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 …

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

Houston’s Boyle tosses 2 TDs as starters sit out in Texans’ 17-15 preseason win over Rams

New kicker coming for Rams? Coach Sean McVay: ‘There’s a possibility’

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

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

Rams make fun statement in hard-fought loss to rival 49ers

Rams host Raiders: Byron Young’s best days yet and more from joint practice

‘It’s a bummer.’ Rams running back Sony Michel retires from football

Seahawks top Rams 19-16 in OT, in playoffs after Lions win

Rams-Broncos takeaways: Now that Cam Akers has been revitalized, does he stay or go?

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

Rams give their fans some Christmas joy in blowout victory over Broncos

Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16

Geno Smith hits Metcalf for late TD, Seahawks top Rams 27-23

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

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

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

Sean McVay prepares for 49ers and ‘phenomenal’ Christian McCaffrey

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

Why Rams’ Matthew Stafford still has more interceptions than touchdown passes

Rams admit how they dropped the ball on Allen Robinson catching passes

Matthew Stafford leads Rams to last-second playoff win over Tom Brady and Buccaneers

Odell Beckham Jr.'s inspired play catches attention of Rams

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