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The Minnesota Vikings have added some depth to their backfield amid an ideal begin to the season.
The group announced on Tuesday that it has acquired operating again Cam Akers from the Houston Texans in return for a 2026 conditional sixth-round choose. Minnesota additionally landed a 2026 conditional seventh-round choose.
The transfer marks the second time Akers has been traded to the Vikings. Final yr, the Los Angeles Rams traded Akers to Minnesota in return for a conditional 2026 sixth-round choose. He then signed with the Texans over the offseason.
Akers has had a good begin to the season, posting 147 speeding yards and a landing via 5 video games. Whereas he hasn’t gotten numerous touches, he is been a strong backup to Joe Mixon and can look to proceed doing effectively within the RB2 place in Minnesota.
The Vikings have gotten a robust begin to the yr from beginning operating again Aaron Jones as he is recorded 350 speeding yards and a landing on 71 carries. Jones is at present listed as week-to-week with a hip injury, however as Pelissero famous, there are not any long-term issues about his well being.
Akers beforehand performed below Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell for 2 seasons when O’Connell was the offensive coordinator for the Rams from 2020 to 2021. He had one in all his finest seasons in O’Connell’s offense in 2020 when he posted 625 speeding yards and a pair of touchdowns.
The Vikings have had a stunning 5-0 begin to the season and appear able to competing for a Tremendous Bowl. Now with extra depth within the backfield, they will look to proceed their excellent yr.
