Akers (Achilles) wasn't tendered by the Vikings, making him an unrestricted free agent, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Akers suffered the second Achilles tear of his career in November, so he could miss most or all of the 2024 season. Once healthy enough to resume his NFL career, the 2020 second-round draft pick of the Rams will be free to sign with any team that shows interest.
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2023 Season Stats
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Cam Akers Career Stats
Career Stats
Rushing
Year | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FUM |
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2023 | 6 | 38 | 138 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
2023 | 1 | 22 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
2022 | 15 | 188 | 786 | 4 | 7 | 42 | 0 |
2021 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2020 | 13 | 145 | 625 | 4 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
Receiving
Year | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TDS | LNG | YAC | YDS/G |
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2023 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 70 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 78 | 12 |
2022 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 117 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 136 | 8 |
2021 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
2020 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 123 | 11 | 1 | 38 | 91 | 10 |
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Cam Akers Season Stats 2023
Previous Game (@ Atlanta Falcons 11/5)
2023 Regular Season Stats
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Cam Akers Game Log 2023
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11/5
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W
31-28
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8
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25
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3.1
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0
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19
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2
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3
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3
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13
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4.3
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0
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11
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19
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10/29
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24-10
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9
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19
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2.1
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1
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9
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2
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1
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1
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6
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6
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0
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6
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4
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10/23
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22-17
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10
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31
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3.1
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0
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13
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2
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2
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3
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30
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15
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0
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30
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33
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10/15
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19-13
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1
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8
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8
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0
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8
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1
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1
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1
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7
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7
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0
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7
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11
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10/8
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20-27
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5
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15
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3
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0
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6
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0
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2
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2
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3
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1.5
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0
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3
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0
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10/1
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21-13
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5
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40
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8
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0
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10
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1
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2
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2
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11
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5.5
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0
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9
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11
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30-13
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22
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29
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1.3
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1
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12
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4
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Regular Season Totals |
60
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167
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4.1
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2
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19
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12
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11
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12
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70
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6.6
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0
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30
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78
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Not tendered by Vikings
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Akers (Achilles) wasn't tendered by the Vikings, making him an unrestricted free agent, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Akers suffered the second Achilles tear of his career in November, so he could miss most or all of the 2024 season. Once healthy enough to resume his NFL career, the 2020 second-round draft pick of the Rams will be free to sign with any team that shows interest.
MRI confirms torn Achilles
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Akers showed some promise during his six appearances with the Vikings following a September trade with the Rams, rushing 38 times for 138 yards and a touchdown while securing 11 of 12 targets for 70 yards. However, his season will be cut short due to the second Achilles injury of his career, after he previously missed most of the 2021 season after rupturing his right Achilles' tendon in an offseason workout. Akers is slated to become a free agent during the offseason, and though he drew praise from O'Connell during his brief time with the club, he's unlikely to be a high-priority signing for the Vikings or another team while he makes his way back from another major Achilles injury. His absence for the rest of the 2023 campaign paves the way for Alexander Mattison to serve as Minnesota's clear lead back moving forward, while Ty Chandler and Kene Nwangwu could also see increased snaps out of the backfield in change-of-pace roles.
Achilles' injury feared
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Akers' injury was initially deemed an ankle issue, but it looks like the running back's Achilles is what's ailing him in the wake of Sunday's contest. If the injury is confirmed, it would be the second time in his career that Akers has hurt his Achilles. If he's forced to miss time, Ty Chandler and Kene Nwangwu would remain on hand to work behind Alexander Mattison in the Vikings' backfield.
Injures ankle Sunday
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Prior to his exit from Sunday's contest, Akers had carried eight times for 25 yards and caught three passes for 13 yards. In his absence, fellow RB Ty Chandler is available to work behind Alexander Mattison.
Scores first Minnesota TD
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While he didn't gain much real estate and saw seven fewer touches than Alexander Mattison, Akers' six-yard TD run in the first quarter was the biggest play either running back made in the game. Both backs could be in line for much more significant roles in the second half of the season, as Kirk Cousins left Sunday's contest with what could be a season-ending Achilles injury. Akers and the running game could be focus of the offense if rookie QB Jaren Hall is under center in Week 9 against the Falcons.