Summary
The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed running back Cam Akers due to recent injuries in their team, including Aaron Jones's hamstring injury. Akers, familiar with the team's system, will play a key role in upcoming games as the Vikings face a shortage of healthy running backs.
Key Facts
- Cam Akers has re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings due to injuries in their running backs.
- Aaron Jones, another running back, has a hamstring injury and will miss at least one game.
- The Vikings are also missing Ty Chandler and C.J. Ham due to injuries.
- This is the third time in three seasons the Vikings have acquired Akers midseason.
- Akers previously joined the Vikings in 2023 but suffered an Achilles injury that year.
- Akers was traded back to the Vikings in October 2024 from the Houston Texans.
- Head Coach Kevin O'Connell trusts Akers due to their shared history with the Los Angeles Rams.
- Akers may play in the upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
