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Seattle elevated running backs Cam Akers and Velus Jones Jr. from the practice squad for Super Bowl LX against the Patriots, adding depth behind Kenneth Walker III and George Holani with Zach Charbonnet on IR; Akers brings SB experience with the Rams, while Jones Jr. has appeared in four Seahawks games this season.
Seattle elevated running backs Cam Akers and Velus Jones Jr. from the practice squad for Sunday’s NFC Championship against the Rams, providing depth behind Kenneth Walker III after Zach Charbonnet’s season-ending knee injury; Akers is a former Rams back with special-teams highlights, while Jones Jr. has prior NFL experience and appeared in Seattle’s divisional-round win against the Rams.
The Seattle Seahawks elevated running back Cam Akers and cornerback Tyler Hall from the practice squad for their Week 18 game against the 49ers, with Akers making his third elevation and Hall potentially making his debut.
The Seahawks elevated RB Cam Akers and tackle Amari Kight from the practice squad for their Week 17 game against the Panthers, providing additional depth with Akers making his debut and Kight offering tackle support due to injuries.
The Seahawks activated receiver Dareke Young from injured reserve and elevated running back Cam Akers and tackle Amari Kight from the practice squad for the upcoming game against the Rams, with Akers making his debut against his former team and Kight providing additional tackle depth.
The Vikings placed Aaron Jones on IR due to injury, signed QB Desmond Ridder and returned RB Cam Akers to bolster their roster amid multiple injuries, including QB J.J. McCarthy's ankle sprain, as they prepare for upcoming games.
The Minnesota Vikings made several roster moves, including placing Aaron Jones on injured reserve, signing Cam Akers to the practice squad, and adding quarterback Desmond Ridder to their roster due to J.J. McCarthy's injury, affecting their depth at key positions.
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to sign running back Cam Akers for a third stint with the team after Aaron Jones's injury, with Akers having previously played for the Vikings and under coach Kevin O’Connell with the Rams, where they won Super Bowl LVI.
The Minnesota Vikings re-signed running back Cam Akers following Aaron Jones's placement on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, leaving the team with limited options at the position. Akers, who has been with the Vikings for three seasons, is expected to serve as the RB2, providing experience and receiving skills as the team navigates Jones's absence for at least four weeks.
The New Orleans Saints are finalizing their 53-man roster ahead of the NFL deadline, with ongoing battles for starting quarterback and recent roster cuts including the termination of running back Cam Akers and waivers of 13 players, amidst preseason activities and team updates.
The New Orleans Saints have signed free agent running back Cam Akers to a one-year contract after a tryout during minicamp. Akers, a five-year NFL veteran with experience on multiple teams including the Rams, Texans, and Vikings, has a notable college career at Florida State. This signing adds depth to the Saints' backfield for the upcoming season.
The New Orleans Saints signed free agent running back Cam Akers, who previously played for the Rams, Texans, and Vikings, and participated in the team's minicamp on a tryout basis.
Cam Akers, a 25-year-old free agent running back with experience on the Rams, Texans, and Vikings, will try out for the New Orleans Saints during their minicamp, competing for a spot behind Alvin Kamara.
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers suffered an injury to his left Achilles during the team's victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The severity of the injury is yet to be confirmed, but it would be the second Achilles injury for Akers in his career. The Vikings acquired Akers from the Los Angeles Rams earlier this season, and if further tests confirm a tear, they will likely rely on Ty Chandler as a backup to starter Alexander Mattison.
The Minnesota Vikings fear that running back Cam Akers has torn his Achilles, making it the second such injury for the team in as many weeks, following quarterback Kirk Cousins. Akers left the field on a cart during Sunday's game against the Falcons and was ruled out shortly after. If confirmed, this injury would likely end Akers' season, adding to the team's growing list of injuries.