Houston Texans sign running back Cam Akers, source says

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HOUSTON -- The Texans signed free agent running back Cam Akers on Sunday, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Akers joins a running back room led by 2021 Pro Bowler Joe Mixon, whom the Texans traded for in March and gave a three-year, $27 million contract extension. It also includes Dameon Pierce, who rushed for 1,355 yards in his first two seasons.

Akers is coming off a torn left Achilles tendon that he suffered in Week 9 as a member of the Minnesota Vikings.

That was Akers' second time suffering such an injury; he previously tore his left Achilles during the 2021 offseason when he was with the Los Angeles Rams. The former Florida State standout returned…