US EditionSeahawks Release Running Back Cam Akers
Seattle freed a roster spot after adding eight draft picks, leaving Akers without a clear role behind a crowded backfield.
- On Monday, the Seattle Seahawks released running back Cam Akers following the recent NFL Draft, parting ways with the veteran after a brief tenure with the Super Bowl champions.
- Drafting Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price with the No. 32 pick created excessive depth at the position, rendering Akers expendable on the 90-man roster despite his prior production.
- Akers departs with 2,044 career rushing yards but has not recovered his form since tearing his Achilles twice within three years, limiting his value to the team.
- Without Akers, Seattle retains six healthy running backs: Emanuel Wilson, Kenny McIntosh, Velus Jones, George Holani, Jacardia Wright, and rookie Price, providing substantial positional depth.
- The release frees roster space for undrafted free agents before rookie minicamp, while the team anticipates the eventual return of running back Zach Charbonnet from injury.
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