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.

The New Orleans Saints signed Cam Akers as a backup option to play behind Alvin Kamara and help Tyler Shough get acclimated to the NFL.

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