Vikings consider re-signing RB Cam Akers after free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have not yet re-signed running back Cam Akers, who is currently a free agent. New GM Nolan Teasley is evaluating the team's roster following a Super Bowl win. Akers, who has previously played for the Vikings, was a part of the team's game plan in past seasons. The Vikings' running back depth chart includes Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason, and others, which may impact the decision to re-sign Akers. There is speculation about the potential for Akers to return to Minnesota given his history with Teasley and the team’s needs.
- •Cam Akers is currently a free agent after previously playing for the Vikings.
- •New GM Nolan Teasley could influence the decision to re-sign Akers.
- •Akers' previous experience with the team includes a touchdown pass during his tenure.
- •The Vikings’ RB depth chart consists of Aaron Jones and others, limiting space for additional players.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Presumably, The Vikings Can Only Withstand the Possibility for So Long
"As things stand, the Vikings haven’t re-signed RB Cam Akers. How long can the team holdout? The veteran runner is […]
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