Cam Akers - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Seahawks subtly release former second-round pick after 2026 NFL Draft The Seattle Seahawks depth at running back has led them to release veteran Cam Akers. But does the team still have one too many RBs?

APRIL 28 • 12THMANRISING.COM

A former Vikings running back is a free agent after getting another ring in Seattle Former Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers is a free agent after winning a Super Bowl ring with the Seattle Seahawks last season.

APRIL 28 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Seahawks release running back Cam Akers

The Seattle Seahawks have released running back Cam Akers

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Let go by Seattle The Seahawks cut Cam Akers on Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Akers played in six contests for the Seahawks in 2025. The running back was predominantly a special teamer in these games, playing just nine offensive snaps that resulted in five rushing attempts for 19 yards. With the team adding Jadarian Price in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, Akers was likely pushed too far down the depth chart to validate keeping. The 26-year-old NFL veteran is now a free agent available to sign with any team that values his experience.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Signs reserve/future contract Akers signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact The running back was elevated from the practice squad for Super Bowl LX and played four snaps on special teams. In 2025, he spent time with the Vikings and Seahawks, appeared in six regular-season games and carried the ball five times for 19 yards. Now, he'll likely remain with Seattle at least into OTAs.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Florida State fans get Cam Akers vibes from this talented running back prospect This could be the next Cam Akers for Florida State.

FEBRUARY 12 • CHOPCHAT.COM

Reverts to practice squad Akers reverted to Seattle's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Akers was elevated to Seattle's active roster for the Super Bowl but ended up playing just four snaps, all of which came on special teams. The 26-year-old spent time with both the Vikings and Seahawks during the 2025 campaign, appearing in six regular-season games and rushing for 19 yards on five carries.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Deion, Derrick and more: FSU alums have made their mark in the Super Bowl An FSU alum will win a Super Bowl ring in today's big game. The Seahawks have running back Cam Akers on the roster, and he has been elevated...

FEBRUARY 8 • CHOPCHAT.COM

Elevated for Super Bowl LX The Seahawks elevated Akers from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Akers will be elevated for a second consecutive playoff game. The running back saw just one offensive snap in the NFC Championship Game victory over the Rams, being elevated as a depth piece due to the absence of Zach Charbonnet (ACL). The 26-year-old will likely see similarly minimal usage in Super Bowl LX against the Patriots this Sunday, as George Holani will be the relief back behind Kenneth Walker.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Akers reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Akers and Velus Jones were elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, though only the former was active. Akers served as Seattle's RB3 behind Kenneth Walker and George Holani, with Akers logging three snaps (one on offense, two on special teams) while not showing up on the box score otherwise in Sunday's 31-27 win. Akers could be elevated to the Seahawks' active roster for Super Bowl LX against the Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 9.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Akers set for surprising role vs. Rams on Seahawks' injured RB depth chart | Sporting News This could be a fascinating twist.

JANUARY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Elevated for Sunday The Seahawks elevated Akers from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Zach Charbonnet (ACL) out for the remainder of the season, George Holani, Velus Jones and Cam Akers will be called upon for supplemental snaps at running back behind starter Kenneth Walker. As a former Ram with the most postseason experience of the three backs, Akers may see the first playing opportunity when Walker needs rest.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

WR Cooper Kupp remains invaluable to Seahawks ahead of NFC championship game against former team

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JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

The Seahawks and Rams meet for the third time, this time with a spot in the Super Bowl on the line

The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams are set to meet for the third time this season with a spot in the Super Bowl on the line

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Could get opportunity vs. Rams Akers may be elevated to the active roster for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams as a result of Zach Charbonnet being lost for the remainder of the postseason due to...

Impact Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker took on the vast majority of the work out of Seattle's backfield during the regular season, joining forces in a near-even offensive snap split. However, Walker figures to now log more of a workhorse role with Charbonnet out of the picture. George Holani (hamstring) remains on IR, so backup duties behind Walker seem likely to fall to Akers and/or Velus Jones. Jones was elevated for Saturday's win over San Francisco and could get the first crack at backing up Walker, though Jones produced just 10 yards on six carries in that contest and has recorded a grand total of just seven carries for 43 yards over the past two regular seasons. Akers, meanwhile, hasn't logged a carry since Week 3 (when he was still with the Vikings), but he has much more experience than Jones and has seven career postseason games (including five starts) under his belt, over which he's posted a 118-432-2 rushing line and 11-127-0 receiving line.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet out for remainder of playoffs with knee injury

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet will miss the remainder of the playoffs with a knee injury that requires surgery

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Returns to practice squad Akers reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Akers played six snaps (one on offense, five on special teams) during the Seahawks' 13-3 win over the 49ers on Saturday. He ended up being elevated to Seattle's active roster three times in the regular season and will be available to be called up during the playoffs should the Seahawks require another contributor on special teams and out of the backfield.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Third consecutive elevation The Seahawks elevated Akers from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Akers has spent the last five weeks with the Seahawks and has been elevated to the active roster for the last three contests. He has played exclusively on special teams in the first two of those games and is likely to see a similar role in Saturday's NFC West showdown.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall miss crucial game against Seahawks with injuries

San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams and receiver Ricky Pearsall missed the Week 18 game against the Seattle Seahawks due to injuries

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Returns to practice squad Akers reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Akers was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 27-10 win over the Panthers, logging five snaps on special teams, including two kickoff returns for 54 yards. The running back could be back with the active roster for Saturday's final regular-season contest against the 49ers.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated once again The Seahawks have elevated Akers from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Akers has played one prior game with the Seahawks, Week 16 against the Rams. The running back did not have any offensive snaps in the contest and was relegated to a 12 percent special teams snap share in the overtime victory. The 26-year-old will likely fill a similar role in this week's contest, filling a reserve role behind starting rushers Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Akers reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Akers played four snaps on special teams during the Seahawks' overtime win over the Rams on Thursday and did not appear in the box score otherwise. Akers is eligible to be elevated from the practice squad for each of the final two games of the regular season, and he could play in Week 17 against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 28 if George Holani (hamstring) is not activated from injured reserve.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for TNF The Seahawks have elevated Akers for Thursday's game against the Rams, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Akers, who is on his second stint with Seattle's practice squad this season, will be elevated for his first contest with the team. The veteran running back will handle the No. 3 backfilled role behind Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet, and he could continue to do so until such time as George Holani (hamstring) is ready to come off IR.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins Seahawks The Seahawks signed Akers to their practice squad Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Akers joined the Seahawks in late November but was not active for a game with the team. He was waived Thursday, but is now set to rejoin the team in a lesser capacity.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of ex-Vikings just got another dose of NFL reality in Seattle On Thursday, the Seattle Seahawks made the decision to waive two former Minnesota Vikings players, RB Cam Akers and CB Shaq Griffin.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

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