Vikings Acquire Cam Akers from Texans

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired running back Cam Akers from the Houston Texans in a trade involving conditional draft picks. This move aims to bolster their running back depth, especially with starter Aaron Jones recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during a recent game against the New York Jets. Akers, who previously played under Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell at the Los Angeles Rams, will provide necessary support after Ty Chandler's underwhelming performance as a backup. The Vikings parted ways with a conditional sixth-round pick for Akers and will receive a conditional seventh-round pick in return. Despite Akers' modest statistics this season, he brings valuable experience after recovering from multiple injuries. The Vikings, currently undefeated at 5-0, are preparing for a critical NFC North matchup against the Detroit Lions.