Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers from Houston Texans

The Vikings trade a conditional sixth-round pick to the Texans for Akers and a conditional seventh-round pick, bolstering their running back depth amid Aaron Jones' injury concerns.

Cam Akers returns to the Vikings for the second consecutive season, having previously played six games with them in 2023 before an Achilles injury.
The trade involves a swap of 2026 conditional draft picks, with the Vikings sending a sixth-round pick to the Texans and receiving a seventh-round pick in return.
Akers' familiarity with Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's system, from their time together with the Rams, is expected to ease his transition.
The move comes as Vikings' starting RB Aaron Jones is recovering from a hip injury, though there are no long-term concerns about his health.
Akers adds depth to a Vikings backfield that includes Ty Chandler and Myles Gaskin, providing insurance should Jones be unavailable for upcoming games.