Vikings Trade for Cam Akers Again

The Minnesota Vikings have traded for running back Cam Akers from the Houston Texans, marking the second consecutive year they have acquired him. The Vikings exchanged a 2026 conditional sixth-round pick for Akers and a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick. This move comes at a strategic time as the Vikings' lead running back, Aaron Jones, is week-to-week with a hip injury. Akers, who has a history with Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell from their time with the Rams, provides depth behind Ty Chandler and Myles Gaskin. Despite limited success with the Texans, Akers' familiarity with the Vikings' system makes him a valuable asset as they aim to maintain their undefeated record in the NFC North. The Texans, with a healthy Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce, saw Akers as expendable and used the trade to improve their draft position.