Overview

• Akers agreed to a one-year contract with New Orleans after participating in two practices during mandatory minicamp.
• He will compete for a backup role behind Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and rookie Devin Neal.
• The 26-year-old veteran has played for the Rams, Vikings and Texans, registering 502 rushing attempts for 2,025 yards and 13 touchdowns in five NFL seasons.
• Akers overcame a torn Achilles in 2021 to return in time for the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI victory.
• Last season, he appeared in 17 games, carrying the ball 104 times for 444 yards and two touchdowns.