Vikings Expected to Re-Sign $6 Million Veteran RB, Insider Says
The Minnesota Vikings have made some major changes to their running game this offseason — but that doesn’t mean they’re sold on moving on from veteran Cam Akers.
Pioneer Press columnist Charley Walters wrote in a June 30 column that if Akers, who suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in a Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons, “passes an upcoming physical, look for the free agent to re-sign with the Vikings.”
Walters’ suggestion of an “upcoming physical” could be a tell the Vikings have Akers on their radar.
However, adding Akers to a crowded running back room could lead to cuts elsewhere.
After ranking 29th in rushing yards last season, the Vikings parted ways with Alexander Mattison and replaced him with former Green Bay Packers Pro Bowler Aaron Jones in March.
Jones figures to be the leadback ahead of Ty Chandler, who took significant steps forward in his second season last year.
Akers would have the fast lane to make the 53-man roster as the team’s No. 3 running back on the depth chart.
However, the Vikings have Kene Nwangwu, who is their clearcut kick returner, and fullback C.J. Ham has proven to be a valuable lynchpin in the Vikings offense despite the transition to a more pass-heavy approach under Kevin O’Connell.
