Minnesota reportedly is bringing a familiar name back to its running backs room.
reported Tuesday that the Vikings acquired running back Cam Akers and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2026 conditional sixth-round pick.
In six games for Minnesota last season, Akers rushed 38 times for 138 yards and a score. He has produced similar numbers for Houston in five contests this year, rushing 40 times for 147 yards and a touchdown.
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