New Orleans Saints Sign RB Cam Akers To Bolster Backfield originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Running back Cam Akers is officially the newest member of the New Orleans Saints. The veteran back was signed to a one-year contract on Friday afternoon, according to Nick Underhill of neworleans.football and the NFL transaction wire.

"I'm still hungry and I'm young," Akers said at Saints mandatory minicamp. "I've got a lot of tread on my tires, and I want to rewrite my story personally."

Former Florida State running back Cam Akers has been searching for a home throughout the offseason. After trying out for the New Orleans Saints this week, Akers will be sticking around in the NFC to start off the 2025 season. READ MORE: Florida State lands four-star wideout Brandon Bennett over Gators and Bulldogs