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.
–Field Level Media
