Rams running back Cam Akers has suffered a torn Achilles (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero). The injury will likely rule him out for the entire 2021 season. 
Akers was the Rams’ leading rusher last year, notching 625 yards and two scores on 145 carries. He also caught eleven passes for 123 yards and one TD. Now, Darrell Henderson stands as the Rams’ top RB with support backs like Xavier Jones, Raymond Calais, Day 3 pick Jake Funk, and UDFA Otis Anderson also in the mix.
For what it’s worth, Akers outrushed Henderson by just a single yard in 2020. Henderson finished with 624 yards on the ground and five TDs off of 138 carries. The veteran also caught 16 passes for 159 yards and a score — a virtually identical stat line to Akers’. Still, the Rams were counting on having both players in the lineup and Henderson has injury history of his own.
It’s a bad blow for the Rams, who may seek veteran support in the backfield. Old friend Todd Gurley is still available, but it’s hard to imagine a return to L.A. under head coach Sean McVay. Other stars still on the market include Adrian Peterson, Le’Veon Bell, Frank Gore, and LeSean McCoy.
C’mon sign Adrian Peterson
I agree with this. With Rams line ap could put up huge numbers
Damn that blows!
Dang. Terrible. Not a rams fan but a big Akers fan. That’s too bad because I saw him really blossoming this season with stafford back there with him.
YO !!
ADRIAN !!
Get in touch with the Rams !!
tough blow to a team with super bowl hopes in a division that tight. losing him could end up with way more impact than people think
Otis my MAN!
you mind if we dance with your dates
Isn’t he a kicker?
Any word on how he did it?
Even as a Niner fan I hate news of these injuries. These are young men with hopes and dreams and RBs need that 2nd contract.
This really sucks. Akers looked to be on his way to the superstar level, and the Rams were ready to compete for a title after acquiring Stafford. Akers really showed how much he meant to the success of the team towards the end of the season. Wish him well and will be curious to see how the Rams move forward.