Overview
- The team announced Monday it released Akers to open a roster spot after adding eight draft picks, leaving 82 players under contract.
- Seattle used a first-round pick on Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price, narrowing any path Akers had to meaningful snaps.
- Akers saw limited action with Seattle in 2025, appearing in three regular-season games with no carries and two kickoff returns for 54 yards.
- The release leaves six running backs on the offseason roster: Price, Zach Charbonnet, George Holani, Kenny McIntosh, Jacardia Wright and Emanuel Wilson.
- Akers, 26, is now a free agent, with reports pointing to possible interest from familiar teams such as the Minnesota Vikings.