The Los Angeles Rams are sending running back Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings for a swap of 2026 draft picks, sources told ESPN.
Akers was a healthy scratch last Sunday against the, something Rams coach Sean McVay called a"coach's decision" that was made in the"best interest" of the team.
Akers joins a Vikings team that currently ranks last in total rushing yards and rushing first downs. They are also the only team without a rush of 10-plus yards in 2023., Minnesota's starting running back, has 19 carries for 62 yards with no touchdowns this season. Akers, a 2020 second-round pick, is in the final season of his rookie contract with the Rams. He had 22 carries for 29 yards and a touchdown in Los Angeles' season-opening win.
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