Report: Rams RB Cam Akers Suffers Torn Achilles

Matthew Stafford was poised to finally have a solid running game with the Los Angeles Rams.

With the Detroit Lions, it was well documented that Stafford and the offense only enjoyed a 100-yard rusher on a handful of occasions during his 12 seasons in the Motor City.

On Tuesday morning, it was reported by the NFL Network that Rams running back Cam Akers suffered a torn Achilles while training.

#Rams RB Cam Akers suffered a torn Achilles while training, per source.

Brutal blow for L.A., which loses its leading rusher from last season a week before camp begins.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 20, 2021

The torn Achilles for #Rams RB Cam Akers that @TomPelissero reported happened yesterday. It’s always bad, but just a week before camp is extra brutal. He’ll miss 2021, but have plenty of time for 2022.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 20, 2021

Many analysts believe Akers was poised to become the Rams' lead back in 2021.

In Akers’ final six games of 2020, he recorded 152 touches for 792 yards and three touchdowns.

Pro Football Focus believed that Akers was a strong candidate to have a breakout season.

Per PFF, “He’s obviously a great runner, but he’s got ability as a pass-catcher coming from the backfield, and we can displace him and put him in the slot or the outside receiver location.

"If this is the case, Akers may see north of 65%-70% of the Rams’ snaps next season, putting him in prime position to continue his 2020 hot streak."

The Rams will now likely turn to running back Darrell Henderson Jr. in Stafford's first season in Los Angeles.

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