Vikings Trade for $6 Million RB, Agree to Pick Swap

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[{"selector":"#anim-c5b5f195-85b1-4ab6-835f-8e58dc7c7dce [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-654b2fda-e3b4-41bd-85ca-2c740c1f3d18","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-511e5c86-2722-4aab-b8f6-abcf263b9d59","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-121.42857%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] According to many sources, Schefter wrote on X the following trade information: "Trade: Rams are sending RB Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a swap of 2026 draft picks."

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The initial story that Schefter provided did not have any details regarding the round of the 2026 draft in which the teams will trade their selections for one another.

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The running back is currently competing in the fourth and final season of his rookie contract, which is worth $6.2 million.

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Johnny Manziel Said He Never Watched Past Browns Games in Documentary

He is scheduled to become eligible for unrestricted free agency in March of 2024, unless the Vikings choose to extend his deal before then.

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