Vikings Acquire RB Cam Akers in Trade with Rams, Bolstering Run Game

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired running back Cam Akers from the Los Angeles Rams in a trade, aiming to bolster their struggling rushing game. The deal includes a swap of 2026 draft picks, with the Vikings also receiving a conditional seventh-round pick and the Rams getting a conditional sixth-rounder. The Vikings, who have started the season 0-2, have the lowest rushing yards in the NFL and have been relying heavily on their passing game. The addition of Akers reunites him with Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips and coach Kevin O'Connell, both of whom were with the Rams in previous seasons. The Vikings have been seeking depth behind Alexander Mattison, and it remains to be seen how Akers will fit into the team's running back rotation.