The Houston Texans signed running back Cam Akers during training camp to add to its running back rotation. After watching Dare Ogunbowale and J.J. Taylor handle the initial snaps out of the backfield, Akers shined when he stepped on the field for the first time this preseason.
The former second-round pick hauled in a 4-yard touchdown from quarterback Case Keenum to extend Houston’s lead in the second quarter of the Hall of Fame Game. Chicago responded with a touchdown to give the 17-14 lead heading into halftime.
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During the nine-play drive, Akers, who last played for the Minnesota Vikings, made six plays before finding the end zone for six points. He had four rushing attempts for 11 yards and two catches for 18 yards.
Akers’ first catch came on second-and-11, when a low snap led to Keenum dumping it off to the newly acquired back, who spun past a defender for a first down.
Akers is working back from an Achilles tear he suffered in Week 9 of last season against the Atlanta Falcons. It’s the second time since being drafted out of Florida State in 2020 that he’s torn his Achilles.
The Texans will kick off heading into the second half.
