New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Friday that the club has signed free agent running back Cam Akers to a one-year contract after participating in minicamp on a tryout basis.
- Akers joins the Saints after splitting the 2024 season with the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans. In his first season back after recovering from a torn left Achilles in 2023, he played in all 17 games and accrued 104 carries for 444 yards and two touchdowns as well as 14 catches for 68 yards and three touchdowns. He also added six carries for 65 yards and two receptions in the Vikings playoff game against the Detroit Lions.
- Over his five years in the NFL, Akers has tallied 502 carries for 2,025 yards and 13 touchdowns as well as 52 receptions for 388 yards and four touchdowns in 53 career games (17 starts) with the Los Angeles Rams, Vikings and Texans. He has also played in seven playoff games (five starts) and racked up 432 rushing yards and two touchdowns as well as 13 receptions for 127 yards.
- In 2021, Akers suffered a torn right Achilles tendon ahead of training camp which was expected to end his season, however Akers recovered and returned to play in under six months returning for the final regular season game seeing brief action. Akers then played in all four playoff games, starting the final three, and racked up 67 carries for 172 yards and eight receptions for 76 yards helping the Rams to a victory in Super Bowl LVI.
- A second round draft pick (52nd overall) by the Rams in the 2020 NFL Draft, Akers finished his collegiate career with the Florida State University Seminoles with 2,874 yards and 27 rushing touchdowns in 36 games over three seasons. He also added 69 receptions for 486 yards with seven touchdowns. He ranks sixth in school history in rushing yards and total touchdowns.
- The Clinton, Mississippi native played quarterback for Clinton High School. He led the Arrows to a Class 6A state championship in 2016, the school's first ever state title in football. Akers finished his career with 8,140 passing yards and 78 passing touchdowns and 5,103 rushing yards and 71 rushing touchdowns.
New Orleans Saints announced the club has signed free agent running back Cam Akers to a one-year contract after participating in last week's minicamp on a tryout basis. Check out Akers in action with the Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, and Los Angeles Rams during his NFL career.
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (27) reacts after completing a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 27-25.
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (27) warms up against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (27) during the first half of an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz.
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (27) runs from Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake (37) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz.
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (27) plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (27) runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Chicago. The Vikings won in overtime 30-27.
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 27-25.
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (31) runs on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Chicago.
Houston Texans running back Cam Akers runs the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug 24, 2024, in Houston.
Houston Texans running back Cam Akers (22) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Aug 24, 2024, in Houston.
Houston Texans running back Cam Akers runs a route in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug 24, 2024, in Houston.
Houston Texans running back Cam Akers runs for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston.
Houston Texans running back Cam Akers (22) catches an 8-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis.
Houston Texans running back Cam Akers (22) runs from Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco (5) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Houston.
Houston Texans running back Cam Akers celebrates after running for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Houston.
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers dives into the end zone on a 6-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) hands the ball off to running back Cam Akers (23) during the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams won 23-20.
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers reacts after scoring on a 5-yard run against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle.
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers scores past Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis during the second half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 in Inglewood, CA.
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) looks for room to run against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL NFC Championship game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers 20-17.
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Inglewood, California.
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) runs after the catch during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) scores a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Seattle.
