The Saints announced Friday they have signed the veteran running back to a one-year contract. Akers, 25, is coming off a season in which he spent time with the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings. He also began his career with the Los Angeles Rams, where he spent three-plus seasons.

Cam Akers is trying out at Saints minicamp. It might be now or never for the former 5-star recruit after two teams traded him in the last two years.

Former Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers will tryout for the New Orleans Saints at their minicamp, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Ak