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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9
Vikings to bring back Pro Bowl RB on new deal
Aaron Jones will continue his Vikings stay. The veteran running back has agreed to a two-year, $20MM deal, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The pact includes $13MM in guarantees, nearly double what Jones took last offseason on his one-year Minnesota pact.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / January 13
Vikings RB Cam Akers (illness) set to play vs. Rams
Minnesota Vikings backup running back Cam Akers is active for Monday night's NFC wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams in Glendale, Ariz. Akers has been battling an illness and missed practice on Saturday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 11
Pat Jones II ruled out, Cam Akers questionable for playoff game against Rams
The Minnesota Vikings ruled out outside linebacker Pat Jones II for Monday night's wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., due to a knee injury that's kept Jones out of practice this week.
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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 30
Cam Akers, with two Achilles tears in his past, delivers for Vikings in clutch
Facing a third and 2 with 1:49 on the clock, the Vikings needed one more play to seal a two-point win. Sam Darnold took the snap, ran a few steps to the right, and lofted a pass over a Packers defender.
NFL News / The 33rd Team / December 29
Biggest Winners, Losers From 2024 NFL Week 17
It was a smaller week of games on Sunday afternoon, with six games taking place between Wednesday and Saturday. But that didn’t mean we were short on action.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 30
NFL Trade Rumors: Another 2022 Minnesota Vikings Draft Pick May be Exiled by Deadline
The trade deadline is less than a week away, and the Minnesota Vikings‘ have already made it clear they are buyers. They’ve already acquired running back Cam Akers a couple weeks back and most recently added left tackle Cam Robinson.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 18
Cam Akers Was Not Trade Option A for Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings went out and traded for Cam Akers ahead of their week 7 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Kevin O’Connell needed running back depth after Aaron Jones missed time against the New York Jets, due to a hip/hamstring injury.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 17
Report: Vikings asked about Bears' Khalil Herbert prior to Cam Akers trade
Before trading for Texans running back Cam Akers this week, the Vikings inquired about a potential deal for Bears RB Khalil Herbert, according to KSTP's Darren Wolfson.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 17
After trade for Cam Akers, Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell leaves the door open for another major acquisition ahead of the trade deadline
Trading has been in the fabric of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah since he took over as the Minnesota Vikings' top decision maker. He made his first trade of the season by making the same trade for running back Cam Akers that he made in September of 2023.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 16
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 get a sixth-round pick in exchange for a seventh-round selection.
NFL News / Field Level Media / October 15
Vikings acquire RB Cam Akers from Texans
The Minnesota Vikings acquired running back Cam Akers from the Houston Texans on Tuesday for a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2026. The Texans also are sending a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026 to Minnesota.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15
Texans trade RB Cam Akers to NFC contender
Akers has completed his 360-degree turn. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Tuesday that the Houston Texans have traded the running back Akers to the NFC's lone remaining undefeated team.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15
Texans trade Super Bowl-winning RB to NFC North team
The former Rams second-round pick will head to a team with a recent running back issue.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 15
Trade: Texans Trading RB Cam Akers To Vikings
According to Tom Pelissero, the Texans are trading RB Cam Akers to the Vikings in exchange for a 2026 conditional sixth-round pick. Houston is adding
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 20
Why Texans Are Confident in Cam Akers
The Houston Texans are banged up at the running back position with both Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce not at full strength. With both of them dealing with injuries, that could lead to more opportunities for running back Cam Akers, who is set to face his former Minnesota Vikings team in Week 3.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / August 11
How is Cam Akers looking after two preseason games?
Cam Akers is battling for his football life this preseason. The 25-year-old, former Los Angeles Rams running back, is trying to prove that he still has something left in the tank.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 3
Houston Texans RB Cam Akers Shines in Debut vs. Chicago Bears
The Houston Texans didn't play many of their starters in Thursday night's Hall of Fame Game against the Chicago Bears, but they did feature a player who could be rising up the depth chart.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 2
Texans RB proves he still has 'same abilities' after second major injury
If Cam Akers continues making plays throughout the preseason, he will establish a role in Houston's offense.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 22
What Cam Akers signing with Texans means for Vikings' RB room
Former Vikings running back Cam Akers signed with the Houston Texans on Sunday evening after working out for them earlier in the day. The 25-year-old Akers, who is heading into his fifth NFL season, joins a loaded Texans offense and a running back room that already includes Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21
Cam Akers signs with AFC playoff team
Cam Akers has joined his third team in less than a year.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 21
Texans Signing RB Cam Akers
Aaron Wilson reports that the Texans are signing RB Cam Akers following a successful workout on Sunday. There had been a report that Akers was set to sign
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 21
Texans Working Out RB Cam Akers
According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are hosting veteran RB Cam Akers for a workout. There had been a report that Akers was set to sign with the Vikings
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / July 8
Vikings + Cam Akers Reunion Appears to be More Official Than We Thought
The Minnesota Vikings have gone through a significant amount of roster turnover this offseason. Of course the most notable position is under center, but the running back spot has plenty of new faces as well.
Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / July 2
Report: Minnesota Vikings set to re-sign Super Bowl-winning offensive weapon pending physical
The Minnesota Vikings are set to bring back a Super Bowl-winning offensive weapon for the 2024 season. This offseason, the Vikings have prioritized adding and retaining skilled positions as they build their new offense around rookie J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / July 2
Vikings open to re-signing RB Cam Akers?
Cam Akers closed out the 2023 season in Minnesota after his Rams tenure ended in a trade. The running back is still on the market, but a deal allowing him to remain with the Vikings could be worked out shortly.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 2
Vikings expected to re-sign former second-round RB pending physical
The Vikings will have a new face leading their backfield this season after signing veteran running back Aaron Jones to a one-year deal in free agency. That doesn't mean Minnesota is done adding to the room.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 17, 2024
Will the Vikings bring back restricted free agent RB Cam Akers in 2024?
Last September, the Vikings acquired running back Cam Akers from the Rams for...well, nothing. The deal was Akers and a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick to Minnesota for a conditional 2026 sixth-rounder.
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