The Houston Texans have traded veteran running back Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2026 pick swap, acquiring a sixth-round pick while giving up a seventh-round selection.

Analyst Kristopher Knox graded the trade as a 'C' for the Texans, noting that with the return of Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce, the team had sufficient depth at the running back position. Despite Akers' experience, the Texans opted to move forward without him.