Kevin O'Connell explains why Vikings traded for Cam Akers
Vikings acquire Cam Akers from Texans, reuniting RB with coach Kevin O’Connell
The Minnesota Vikings acquired running back Cam Akers from the Houston Texans on Tuesday. Minnesota traded a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick as part of the deal, and Houston included a conditional 2026 seventh-rounder.
Kevin O'Connell explains why the Vikings traded for Cam Akers
For the second year in a row, the Vikings traded for running back Cam Akers. The former Texan running back had 40 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown for Houston this season before Minnesota
Texans trade RB Cam Akers to Vikings for late-round pick
Following Week 1 last season, the Los Angeles Rams traded Akers to Minnesota for a late-round pick. In six games as the Vikings; No. 2 runner, he rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown on 38 carries before suffering a season-ending Achille tear in early November.
Vikings' Cam Akers: Working as No. 3 back
Meanwhile, Myles Gaskin is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game. Akers will work as the No. 3 running back, but he may not see much playing time with lead back Aaron Jones (hamstring) set to play. Ty Chandler will work as Jones' backup.
The trade terms for Cam Akers should sound familiar to Vikings fans
The Vikings made a quiet but important move on Tuesday when the team traded for running back Cam Akers. The former Florida State Seminole has been around the league and has shown that he can find
Vikings reacquire running back Cam Akers in trade with Texans
For the second year in a row, the Vikings are bringing in running back Cam Akers as a midseason addition. They acquired Akers in a trade with the Texans, on condition of him passing a physical exam, adding depth to their backfield in a low-cost move.
Texans trade Cam Akers to Vikings: Second straight season Minnesota has traded for veteran RB
The Vikings have now traded for Akers for the second season in a row after trading a 2026 conditional sixth-round pick to the Houston Texans in exchange for the 25-year-old running back and a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick on Tuesday. CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones confirmed the particulars of the trade.
NFL Trade Grades: Texans Get Mixed Reviews on Cam Akers Deal
The Houston Texans are shaking up their roster, sending veteran reserve running back Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings for a 2026 pick swap. The Texans will ge
NFL Rumors: Vikings Discussed Khalil Herbert Trade with Bears Before Cam Akers Deal
The Minnesota Vikings had discussions with the Chicago Bears about trading for running back Khalil Herbert before landing Cam Akers from the Houston
Cam Akers Was Not Trade Option A for Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a trade for Cam Akers but the Texans running back wasn't their first choice when looking to add depth.
As Aaron Jones mends, recently acquired running back Cam Akers says he’s ‘excited’ to rejoin Vikings
Vikings running back Aaron Jones is rehabilitating his injured right hamstring, and it's uncertain he'll play Sunday against ...
Vikings acquire RB Cam Akers in trade for 2nd straight year, send late pick to Texans
The Minnesota Vikings have acquired running back Cam Akers in a trade for the second straight year, agreeing Tuesday to send ...
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Texans receive mixed grade on RB Cam Akers trade
One publication wasn’t the biggest fan of the Houston Texans trading away Cam Akers for a late-round pick on Tuesday.
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Cam Akers Fantasy Projections: Week 7 vs. the Lions
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers will match up with the third-ranked rushing defense of the Detroit Lions (83.2 yards allowed per game) in Week 7, at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday. Should Akers be a ...
Matthew Coller: Akers trade, Risner at RG and Dallas Turner's progress
The Vikings shored up the running back room by trading a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2026 draft for Cam Akers and a 2026 conditional seventh from the Houston Texans.