The Minnesota Vikings acquired running back Cam Akers from the Houston Texans on Tuesday for a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2026.
The Texans also are sending a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026 to Minnesota. The deal is dependent on Akers passing a physical.
Akers has rushed for 147 yards on 40 carries in five games (two starts) this season. He was viewed as expendable with Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce back from injuries.
In Week 3, the Vikings routed the Texans 34-7. Akers rushed nine times for 21 times and caught an 8-yard scoring pass for Houston.
Akers spent part of the 2023 season with Minnesota, rushing for 138 yards and one touchdown in six games. His season ended due to a torn left Achilles in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Akers signed with Houston as a free agent in the offseason.
Akers has rushed for 1,728 yards and 12 touchdowns and caught 42 passes for 336 yards and two scores in 41 games (17 starts). He also has played for the Los Angeles Rams (2020-23).
Akers tore his right Achilles with the Rams prior to the 2021 season.
Minnesota’s top running back, Aaron Jones, is currently dealing with a hip injury. He was injured during a 23-17 win over the New York Jets on Oct. 6. The Vikings had a bye last week and Jones is considered week-to-week by the club.