Cam Akers received a tryout with the New Orleans Saints this week. Now, he's landed a job.
The Saints announced Friday they have signed the veteran running back to a one-year contract. Akers, 25, is coming off a season in which he spent time with the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings. He also began his career with the Los Angeles Rams, where he spent three-plus seasons.
Akers, after participating in the team's mandatory minicamp, will compete for a roster spot and a role to backup starter Alvin Kamara. The 2020 second-round pick, who is from Clinton, Mississippi, has overcome several serious injuries throughout his carer — notably tearing his right Achilles in 2021 and his left Achilles in 2023.
“I’m blessed to be able to have this opportunity,” Akers said during mandatory minicamp. “I’ve been through a lot in my career. I can’t let it affect these type of opportunities. So I’m coming out and having my head on right and attacking these opportunities.”