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Seahawks add RB Cam Akers; S Quandre Diggs returns

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The Seattle Seahawks signed running back Cam Akers to the 53-man roster on Wednesday, while safety Quandre Diggs returned to the organization after signing to the practice squad.

The Seahawks also added cornerback Shaquill Griffin and linebacker Patrick O’Connell to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. Cornerback Derion Kendrick was waived and linebacker Chazz Surratt (ankle) was placed on injured reserve.

Seattle (8-3) is in second place in the NFC West with a home game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Akers, 26, was released by the Vikings on Saturday. In three games with Minnesota this season, Akers ran for 19 yards on five carries. The former member of the Los Angeles Rams now returns to the NFC West after 2,044 yards and 13 touchdowns in 56 career games (17 starts) over six seasons.

Diggs, 32, played five seasons with the Seahawks from 2019-23, recording 345 tackles and 18 interceptions over 72 games (all starts). In 11 NFL seasons, including five with the Detroit Lions and the past two with the Tennessee Titans, he has 652 tackles and 24 interceptions over 154 games (124 starts).

Diggs was waived by the Titans on Nov. 7.

Griffin, 30, has seven tackles in two games during his return to the Seahawks this season. He played his first four NFL seasons in Seattle, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2019. In nine NFL seasons with five different teams, he has 414 tackles with nine interceptions in 108 games (83 starts).

O’Connell, 26, has 16 tackles in nine games over the past three seasons with the Seahawks.

–Field Level Media

Jul 29, 2025; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) looks on during the teams training camp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Reports: Vikings placing RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) on IR, signing Cam Akers

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The Minnesota Vikings are placing running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury after already ruling him out for Sunday’s home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

Jones, 30, will have to miss at least four games. He started both games for the Vikings (1-1) and has 13 carries for 46 yards and three receptions on four targets for 44 yards and one touchdown. He was injured in the home loss on Sunday night to the Atlanta Falcons.

Running back Jordan Mason is set to start for Minnesota, which already will be without starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy (high ankle sprain).

The Vikings are signing running back Cam Akers, 26, to the practice squad, per the reports, marking his third stop in Minnesota.

Jones started all 17 regular-season games in his first season in Minnesota in 2024 and rushed 255 times for 1,138 yards – both career highs — and five TDs, and caught 51 passes on 62 targets for 408 yards and two scores.

Jones has rushed for 7,124 yards and 50 TDs, and caught 326 passes for 2,528 yards and 21 TDs in 116 regular-season games (104 starts) for the Green Bay Packers (2017-23) and Vikings. He has 559 rushing yards and seven TDs, and 214 receiving yards and one score in eight playoff games (all starts). He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2020.

Green Bay selected him in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft out of UTEP.

The Los Angeles Rams picked Akers in the second round of the 2020 draft out of Florida State and traded him to Minnesota in September 2023. He went on injured reserve in November 2023 and later signed with the Houston Texans, who traded him to the Vikings in October 2024.

Akers signed with the New Orleans Saints in June and was released on Aug. 25.

He has played a total of 18 regular-season games (no starts) in parts of 2023 and 2024 with Minnesota and has 102 carries for 435 yards and two TDs along with 21 catches for 122 yards and two scores.

For his career, Akers has rushed for 2,025 yards and 13 TDs on 502 attempts, and has 52 receptions for 388 yards and four TDs in 53 regular-season games (17 starts) for the Rams (2020-23), Vikings (2023, 2024) and Texans (2024).

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Jun 10, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Cam Akers looks on during minicamp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Saints sign RB Cam Akers to 1-year contract

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The New Orleans Saints signed free agent running back Cam Akers to a one-year contract.

Financial terms were not disclosed in the team announcement on Friday for Akers, who participated in the Saints’ minicamp on a tryout basis.

Akers, who turns 26 on June 22, had 104 carries for 444 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games (two starts) split between the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings in 2024.

He has rushed for 2,025 yards and 13 touchdowns and caught 52 passes for 388 yards and four scores in 53 games (17 starts). He also has played for the Los Angeles Rams (2020-23), who selected him in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Nov 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (31) runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings place RB Cam Akers (Achilles) on IR

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The Minnesota Vikings placed running back Cam Akers on injured reserve Wednesday.

The move was expected after Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Monday that Akers sustained a ruptured Achilles during last weekend’s win against the Atlanta Falcons.

Minnesota acquired Akers from the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 20 in exchange for a swap of 2026 draft picks. The Rams gave up a conditional seventh-round pick and will acquire a conditional Vikings’ sixth-round selection.

Akers, 24, started in Week 1 for the Rams, rushing for 29 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries in a win at Seattle. He had 138 yards on 38 carries in six games with the Vikings.

Akers has 398 carries for 1,581 yards and 11 touchdowns in 36 career games (15 starts) since being selected by Los Angeles in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Florida State.

Also on Wednesday, the Vikings signed quarterback Tanner Morgan to the practice squad and returned defensive lineman Sheldon Day to the practice squad.

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Nov 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) jumps over Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Kentavius Street (75) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings plan to start QB Joshua Dobbs vs. Saints

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The Vikings are planning to start Joshua Dobbs at quarterback this week against the visiting New Orleans Saints, Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters Monday.

Dobbs said rookie quarterback Jaren Hall is in the concussion protocol, along with wide receiver K.J. Osborn. Both players left Sunday’s win against the Atlanta Falcons with head injuries.

Dobbs — acquired five days before the game in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals — replaced Hall on short notice and guided the Vikings to a come-from-behind, 31-28 victory. Dobbs had a 22-yard scramble late in the game to set up the game-winning touchdown pass to Brandon Powell.

O’Connell said Dobbs will take all the first-team reps in practice this week for the Vikings (5-4), who have won four straight heading into Sunday’s game with the visiting Saints (5-4).

The Vikings are already down Kirk Cousins (torn Achilles) and Nick Mullens (back) at the position, in addition to Hall. Mullens could be activated from injured reserve this week, but O’Connell was not sure of his progress.

Dobbs’ season began in Arizona after the Cardinals, who had to start the season without Kyler Murray, acquired him from the Cleveland Browns at the end of training camp. In eight starts for the Cardinals, Dobbs had 1,569 passing yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions on a 62.8 percent completion rate, plus three rushing TDs.

For the Vikings on Sunday, Dobbs went 20-for-30 for 158 yards and two touchdown passes.

O’Connell also confirmed that running back Cam Akers suffered a ruptured Achilles in the game at Atlanta.

Acquired from the Los Angeles Rams early in the season, Akers appeared in six games for Minnesota and rushed 38 times for 138 yards and one touchdown. He added 11 receptions for 70 yards.

–Field Level Media

Jun 14, 2023; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) during minicamp at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

RB Cam Akers passes physical, trade to Vikings official

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Running back Cam Akers passed his physical Thursday, making his trade to the Minnesota Vikings official.

The Los Angeles Rams moved Akers to the Vikings on Wednesday in exchange for a swap of 2026 draft picks. The Rams gave up a conditional seventh-round pick and will acquire a conditional Vikings’ sixth-round selection.

To make room on the Vikings’ active roster, wide receiver Jalen Nailor was placed on injured reserve with hamstring discomfort.

Akers lands on a Vikings team that is still coping with the offseason loss of Dalvin Cook. He is expected to be active for Sunday’s home game against the Los Angeles Chargers, joining running backs Alexander Mattison, Ty Chandler and Myles Gaskin. Mattison has rushed for 62 yards in two starts.

Akers, 24, requested a trade last season after being dissatisfied with his role with Los Angeles. He returned to the team after the Rams failed to find a suitable trade partner.

Akers started in Week 1 for the Rams, rushing for 29 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries in a win at Seattle. But he was a healthy inactive last week against the San Francisco 49ers.

He has 360 carries for 1,443 yards and 10 touchdowns in 30 career games (15 starts) since being selected by Los Angeles in the second round of the 2020 draft out of Florida State.

Nailor, 24, has played primarily on special teams in two games this season. He had nine receptions for 179 yards and a touchdown as a rookie with the Vikings last season.

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Sep 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) hands the ball off to Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Rams trade RB Cam Akers to Vikings

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The Los Angeles Rams traded running back Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday in exchange for a swap of 2026 draft picks, multiple outlets reported.

Akers lands on a Vikings team that is still coping with the offseason loss of Dalvin Cook. He joins an RB room composed of two-game starter Alexander Mattison along with Ty Chandler and Myles Gaskin. Mattison has rushed for 62 yards in two games.

Akers, 24, requested a trade last season after being dissatisfied with his role with Los Angeles. He returned to the team after the Rams failed to find a suitable trade partner.

Akers started in Week 1 for the Rams, rushing for 29 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries in a win at Seattle. But he was a healthy inactive last week against the San Francisco 49ers.

He has 360 carries for 1,443 yards and 10 touchdowns in 30 career games (15 starts) since being selected by Los Angeles in the second round of the 2020 draft out of Florida State.

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Sep 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Report: RB Cam Akers to be inactive, Rams look to trade him

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Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers will be inactive for Sunday’s game against the visiting San Francisco 49ers as the team looks to trade him, FOX Sports reported.

Per the report, Akers is not injured and will be idle for Sunday’s game as a coach’s decision.

Kyren Williams had 15 carries for 52 yards and two touchdowns in Los Angeles’ 30-13 victory over the host Seattle Seahawks last Sunday. Williams, 23, was selected by the Rams in the fifth round out of Notre Dame of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Akers, 24, requested a trade last season after being dissatisfied with his role with Los Angeles. He returned to the team after the Rams failed to find a suitable trade partner.

Akers rushed 22 times for 29 yards and a touchdown in Los Angeles’ season opener. He has 360 carries for 1,443 yards and 10 touchdowns in 30 career games (15 starts) since being selected by Los Angeles in the second round of the 2020 draft.

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Jul 26, 2023; Irvine, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel (24) during training camp at UC Irvine. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Two-time Super Bowl champ Sony Michel retires

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Two-time Super Bowl champion running back Sony Michel has decided to retire after five seasons in the NFL.

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters of Michel’s decision on Saturday. McVay said Michel previously informed the team of his intention to retire.

“What an incredible player. What a great career this guy has had,” McVay said.

“…It’s a bummer. His body’s feeling like it’s talking to him, and I have nothing but respect and appreciation for the competitor that he is and love Sony.”

Michel, 28, signed on for a second stint with Los Angeles last month. He enjoyed success in his first run with the Rams, helping the club win the Super Bowl following the 2021 season.

That season, Michel rushed 208 times for 845 yards with four touchdowns in 17 games (seven starts) while adding 21 catches for 128 yards and a touchdown. He ran for a combined 80 yards in Rams’ four playoff games.

Michel spent last season playing for the Los Angeles Chargers, recording 36 carries for 106 yards to go along with nine receptions for 53 yards.

He has rushed for 3,243 yards and 18 touchdowns and added 56 catches for 439 yards and two scores in 65 career games (35 starts) with the New England Patriots, Rams and Chargers. The Patriots selected the Georgia product with the 31st overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Michel was expected to be the primary backup to Cam Akers (team-leading 786 rushing yards, seven TDs in 2022). Kyren Williams and rookie Zach Evans are also on the depth chart.

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Jan 2, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel (25) rushes during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

RB Sony Michel reaches deal for second stint with Rams

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Running back Sony Michel agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Rams, however The Athletic reported it is a one-year contract.

Michel, 28, enjoyed a measure of success during his first stint with the Rams in 2021.

He rushed 208 times for 845 yards with four touchdowns in 17 games (seven starts) while adding 21 catches for 128 yards and a touchdown. He also got at least one touch in each of the Rams’ four playoff games en route to their Super Bowl victory.

Michel spent last season playing for the Los Angeles Chargers, recording 36 carries for 106 yards to go along with nine receptions for 53 yards.

He has rushed for 3,243 yards and 18 touchdowns to go along with 56 catches for 439 yards and two scores in 65 career games (35 starts) with the New England Patriots, Rams and Chargers. The Patriots selected the Georgia product with the 31st overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Michel will join a Rams roster that includes fellow running backs Cam Akers (team-leading 786 rushing yards, 7 TDs in 2022), Kyren Williams, Ronnie Rivers and rookie Zach Evans.

–Field Level Media