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Newcomer Viking Is Apparently Gold in the Locker Room

Did you enjoy Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers’ debut on Sunday afternoon?

Well, quarterback Kirk Cousins enjoys the man in the locker room.

Newcomer Viking Is Apparently Gold in the Locker Room

Akers joined the Vikings two weeks ago via trade, swapping the lowest possible package imaginable with the Los Angeles Rams for the former 2nd-Round draft pick. The Vikings sent a conditional 6th-Round draft pick in 2026 to the Los Angeles Rams for Akers and a conditional 7th-Rounder in 2026. In NFL-speak, Akers was essentially free, a steal of a deal for Minnesota.