The Houston Texans commerce working again Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings.
The 25-year-old, who signed with the Texans in July, will return to the 5-0 NFC North crew, confirmed the Vikings. In the commerce, Minnesota will even obtain a conditional 2026 seventh-round decide, whereas Houston will purchase a conditional 2026 sixth-round decide. NFL media first reported the deal Tuesday.
Last season, the Los Angeles Rams despatched Akers to Minnesota, the place he performed six video games earlier than tearing his Achilles tendon. His season ended on injured reserve.
Akers has 40 carries for 147 yards and a landing this season, together with one landing reception.
The Texans do Joe Mixon AND Dameon Pierce returned wholesome, which led to restricted taking part in time for Akers. He logged simply two snaps throughout Houston’s Week 6 win over the New England Patriots. Now he’ll be part of the already robust Vikings offense, whose RB1 Aaron Jones, he’s at present coping with a hip damage.
The former Florida State Seminole was chosen by the Rams within the second spherical of the 2020 NFL Draft and was a member of the Super Bowl LVI-winning crew.
He has totals of 1,728 speeding yards, 12 speeding touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns throughout his 5 seasons within the league.
Akers’ commerce to the Vikings was the third on Tuesday, following the information of Davante Adams becoming a member of the New York Jets and Amari Cooper heading to the Buffalo Bills.
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