The Minnesota Vikings have traded for former running back Cam Akers and sent a 2026 conditional sixth-round pick to the Houston Texans in return, the team announced on Tuesday.
Additionally, the Texans are also sending a conditional seventh-round pick to Minnesota.
The Vikings acquired Akers from the Los Angeles Rams in September 2023, appearing in six games. He had 38 carries for 138 yards and 70 receiving yards on 11 catches.
He suffered a torn Achilles in Week 9 last season and didn’t play another regular season game the rest of the year.
The running back was initially signed this offseason to the Vikings before he ultimately failed his physical.
The trade made on Tuesday is also pending a physical. Akers was later signed by Houston this offseason. He played against the Vikings in Week 3, but was limited by Minnesota’s dominate defense. Akers started for injured Texans running back Joe Mixon and rushed nine times for 21 yards, adding an eight-yard touchdown reception in a 34-7 loss to Minnesota.
Akers adds depth to Minnesota’s running back room, which already has Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler. Jones suffered a hip injury in Week 5’s win over the New York Jets and was listed “week-to-week” before last week’s bye.
The Vikings also have Myles Gaskin, but he’s been handling duties primarily on special teams since the team elevated him to the 53-man roster.
In five games this season, Akers has rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown on 40 carries. He has also added four catches for 16 yards. The Vikings take on NFC North foe Detroit on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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