The Houston Texans have traded running back Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings, along with a conditional seventh-round pick, in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick. This move comes as the Texans have a crowded running back group with Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce returning to form.

Akers, who has played five games this season, fell to fourth on the depth chart and did not contribute on special teams. The trade may provide him with a more significant role in Minnesota, where he previously played.