The Houston Texans have announced that they have signed former Rams running back Cam Akers. Akers, a second-round pick out of Florida State in 2020, spent a little over three years with the team before being traded to the Vikings in 2023.
During his time with the Rams, Akers helped filled the void left by Todd Gurley and was part of the franchise’s Super Bowl run in 2021, returning to the team for the playoffs after tearing his Achilles tendon in training camp.
Akers is attempting to come back from another Achilles injury that he suffered with Minnesota last season, which limited him to only six games with the Vikings before going on the shelf.
We have signed RB Cam Akers and made other moves. pic.twitter.com/plr53vp1BQ
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) July 22, 2024
In his Rams career, Akers rushed for 1,443 yards and 10 touchdowns in 30 games (15 starts). He also had 250 receiving yards and one touchdown.