Vikings acquire RB Cam Akers from Texans

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The Minnesota Vikings acquired running back Cam Akers from the Houston Texans on Tuesday for a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2026.

The Texans also are sending a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026 to Minnesota. The deal is dependent on Akers passing a physical.

Akers has rushed for 147 yards on 40 carries in five games (two starts) this season. He was viewed as expenda