After two games, the 0-2 Minnesota Vikings have struggled in the running game. Minnesota has rushed for only 69 yards thus far this season. The Vikings needed an upgrade, and they got it.
On Wednesday, the Vikings announced that they traded a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Rams in exchange for RB Cam Akers and a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The completion of this trade is pending Akers passing a physical.
The 24-year-old spent his entire four-year career with the Rams. Akers, who was unhappy with his role, requested a trade from Los Angeles last season, and he was inactive on Sunday in the team’s loss to the 49ers.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips, and quarterbacks coach Chris O’Hara were on the Rams offensive coaching staff during Akers’ tenure in Los Angeles.
Last season, Akers ran for 786 yards and seven touchdowns.
Akers should have an opportunity to have a prominent role with the Vikings.
In his career, Akers has tallied 1,443 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 360 attempts, adding 250 receiving yards and a score on 27 receptions.
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