The Houston Texans used a second-round pick on running back Dameon Pierce before the 2022 season, then added former Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon ahead of the 2024 campaign. Houston's presumed backfield duo could compete with another talented rusher this season after a free-agent addition Sunday.
Houston agreed to a contract with running back Cam Akers after a "successful workout," according to KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson. Akers was reportedly one of many running backs to work out for Houston in recent weeks, including former Colts RB Deon Jackson and ex-Buccaneers running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn.