How does the current state of the RB market affect Rams’ Cam Akers?

The RB market leaves the position in an uncertain spot and Cam Akers is entering a contract year with the Rams.

It is currently a terrible time to play the running back position in the NFL. The shelf life for running backs isn’t typically long and teams around the league are beginning to view the position as expendable in the current market.

Cam Akers is entering a contract year with the Los Angeles Rams, so how does the current state of the running back market affect him? Before diving into Akers’ outlook with the Rams, we need to discuss where the running back position stands right now.