Vikings Trade for Running Back Cam Akers

The Minnesota Vikings have traded for running back Cam Akers from the Houston Texans, sending a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick and receiving Akers alongside a conditional seventh-round pick. This marks Akers' return to Minnesota for the second consecutive year, where he previously played before suffering a torn Achilles tendon in November 2023. The Vikings' running back depth was thin, particularly with starter Aaron Jones dealing with a hip injury, making Akers' acquisition timely. Akers has shown promise this season with 147 yards and one touchdown on 40 carries, and his familiarity with the Vikings' system is expected to facilitate his integration. The trade is pending Akers passing a physical, and his addition aims to bolster the Vikings' playoff aspirations. Houston, now with a healthy backfield, is comfortable moving Akers to enhance their draft position.