Tue Sep 16 20:20:00 UTC 2025: **Vikings Face RB Injury Crisis, Cam Akers Emerges as Potential Solution**
**MINNEAPOLIS, MN -** Just two weeks into the 2025 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings are grappling with a mounting injury crisis in their running back corps, prompting speculation that familiar face Cam Akers could be the answer.
Following a Week 1 victory over the Chicago Bears and a disappointing loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the Vikings (1-1) have seen key running backs Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler sidelined due to injury. Jones suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday’s game, and Chandler is on injured reserve with a knee injury. Fullback C.J. Ham is also currently injured, leaving the Vikings thin at the position.
This situation has led many to suggest the Vikings should consider signing free agent Cam Akers, who was recently released by the New Orleans Saints. Akers is familiar with the Vikings’ system, having been acquired by the team in trades in both 2023 and 2024.
“With the injuries stacking up, signing Akers just makes too much sense,” said one analyst. “He knows the offense, and he’s a proven player.”
Akers, a five-year veteran, had a productive season in 2022 with the Los Angeles Rams, rushing for 786 yards and seven touchdowns. While he played for both the Houston Texans and the Vikings in 2024, he ended the year with 444 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
While second-year running back Zavier Scott is an option for increased playing time, some believe Akers would provide a more reliable and experienced presence in the backfield, especially given the team’s current struggles.
“Scott deserves a shot, but Akers is a better running back,” said an NFL writer. “Signing Akers for cheap is a smarter move than hoping for the best with Scott.”
With Akers available as a free agent, the Vikings have the opportunity to add a known commodity to their roster without having to make a trade. Whether they will make the move remains to be seen, but the potential benefits of signing Akers are undeniable.
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