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New Orleans Saints Sign Running Back Cam Akers to One-Year Contract
ByAinvest
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 11:45 am ET1min read
The New Orleans Saints signed running back Cam Akers to a one-year contract. Akers, who turns 26 on June 22, had 104 carries for 444 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games last season. He has rushed for 2,025 yards and 13 touchdowns and caught 52 passes for 388 yards and four scores in 53 games. Akers was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2020.
The New Orleans Saints have signed running back Cam Akers to a one-year contract. Akers, who turns 26 on June 22, had 104 carries for 444 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games last season. He has rushed for 2,025 yards and 13 touchdowns and caught 52 passes for 388 yards and four scores in 53 games. Akers was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2020 [1].The financial terms of the contract were not disclosed in the team announcement on Friday. Akers participated in the Saints' minicamp on a tryout basis before securing the one-year deal. The move signifies a strategic addition to the Saints' backfield, which has been seeking to bolster its running game after a disappointing 2024 season [1].
The signing of Akers comes at a time when the NFL is witnessing significant movement among free agent running backs. The Chicago Bears, for instance, have been exploring options after drafting Kyle Monangai in the seventh round. The Bears have not yet acknowledged the need for another running back despite the departure of Nick Chubb, who was expected to sign a one-year deal with the Houston Texans [2].
The Bears have also been considering other available running backs, such as Jamaal Williams and J.K. Dobbins. Williams had a successful season with the Detroit Lions in 2021, while Dobbins has been exploring new opportunities after receiving an unrestricted free agent tender from the Chargers [2].
The acquisition of Akers by the Saints is part of a broader trend in the NFL, where teams are looking to strengthen their backfields ahead of the 2025 season. The Saints' decision to sign Akers on a one-year contract suggests a cautious approach, allowing the team to evaluate his performance before potentially extending the deal in the future.
References:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/sports/saints-sign-rb-cam-akers-1-year-contract-2025-06-14/
[2] https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/bears-hopes-for-veteran-running-back-dwindling-after-nick-chubb-report
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