Story by
Former Minnesota Vikings Running Back Lands Tryout in New Orleans
- Story by
- Former Minnesota Vikings Running Back Lands Tryout in New Orleans
Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
The 2025 Minnesota Vikings backfield will look similar to what it did in 2024… but different. Still leading the running back room is now 30-year-old Aaron Jones . Don't forget about 27-year-old former 5th round pick, Ty Chandler either, who remains on the roster… for now
New to the team, however, is Jordan Mason , who the Vikings traded for back in March. He is expected to have a major role in the 2025 backfield, more so than any other "backup" behind Jones last season. Speaking of depth running backs from 2024, Cam Akers is expected to sign elsewhere yet again this offseason.
Advertisement
For two offseasons straight, the Minnesota Vikings tried and failed to sign Akers in the spring/summer, just to trade a conditional 6th round pick for him in two-straight regular season. In 2023 , that conditional day 3 pick went to the Rams . Last year , it went to the Texans .
Cam Akers gets a shot with New Orleans Saints
Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
More than likely, no such trade will take place in 2025, as long as Jones and Mason stay healthy. Should the Vikings be forced to turn their gaze Cam Akers' way for the third in-season trade in a row, they might be dealing with the New Orleans Saints.
According to Nick Underhill (NewOrleans.Football) , the Saints are bringing Akers in this week for a minicamp tryout that may or may not lead to a training camp invite.
Cam Akers will be trying out for the Saints this week at minicamp, according to a league source. The running back spent last season with the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings.
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) June 9, 2025
Honestly, I will be surprised if Cam Akers doesn't impress the Saints during his minicamp tryout. Both times he wore purple, he impressed me just about every time he touched the football, especially when we got used to seeing Alexander Mattison and Ty Chandler take on an increased amount of carries or blitzers.
Advertisement
Akers was worth the (2x) Minnesota Vikings squeeze
In 2024 with the Minnesota Vikings, Cam Akers ran for 297 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games played, averaging an impressive 4.6 yards per carry, way up from the 3.6 YPC he averaged in purple during his six-game stint with the Vikings in 2023.
In total, Akers played 18 games in purple (0 starts), posting 435 yards on 102 carries (4.3 YPC) for 2 touchdowns. He was also a nice threat through the air, where Cam put up 122 yards and 2 more touchdowns on 21 total receptions.
Cam Akers for 58 yards!
📺: #MINvsDET on NBC/Peacock
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/aAhU8iWVwv— NFL (@NFL) January 6, 2025
That block by Cam Akers tho pic.twitter.com/UOkjuhsXez
— Sean Borman (@SeanBormanNFL) December 2, 2024
Related: Should the Minnesota Vikings Sign THAT Newly Released Controversial CB
Advertisement
During his now five-year NFL career, Cam Akers has accumulated 2025 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground, along with 388 yards and 4 touchdowns on 52 career receptions.
Heading into New Orleans minicamp, Alvin Kamara still runs the Saints' RB room. For years, they have gone as Kamara has. This week, Akers will be competing with 22-year-old Kendre Miller , who's averaged 3.8 YPC in his first two NFL seasons, along with Kansas rookie Devin Neal and former Chief, Clyde Edwards-Helaire .
Related Headlines
