Seahawks Make Surprise Move: What Cam Akers’ Signing Means for the Season Ahead

Well, here’s a twist that sneaks its way into your Wednesday news feed—Cam Akers, that seasoned running back with a trail of footprints across the Vikings, Texans, and Rams, is making a fresh imprint in Seattle. After making a modest cameo in three games this season for the Vikings, Akers is finding a new home with the Seahawks, who have rolled out a batch of roster switches that are turning heads. And it’s not just Akers shaking things up; safety Quandre Diggs, who started in the NFL right here in Seattle, is back on the practice squad, while familiar faces like Shaquill Griffin and Patrick O’Connell have been promoted to the active roster. Meanwhile, the team is juggling some comings and goings—waivers, injured reserves, and practice squad signings—all culminating in the return designation for defensive end Rylie Mills, a promising pick from 2025. It’s the kind of roster reshuffle that keeps us glued to our screens, wondering what’s next for the Seahawks. LEARN MORE

Veteran running back Cam Akers has resurfaced in Seattle.

The Seahawks announced Akers’ signing as part of a series of roster moves on Wednesday. Akers appeared in three games for the Vikings earlier this season and has made 56 appearances with the Vikings, Texans and Rams.

They also confirmed that safety Quandre Diggs has signed to the practice squad. Diggs began his NFL career with the Seahawks.

Cornerback Shaquill Griffin and linebacker Patrick O’Connell have been signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. Cornerback Darion Kendrick was waived and linebacker Chazz Surratt was placed on injured reserve in corresponding moves. Running back Myles Gaskin and wide receiver Jimmy Holliday were signed to the practice squad along with Diggs while tackle Logan Brown was released.

The Seahawks rounded out the day’s moves by designating defensive end Rylie Mills, a 2025 fifth-round pick, for return from injured reserve.