For the second year in a row, the Vikings traded for running back Cam Akers. The former Texan running back had 40 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown for Houston this season before Minnesota

The Vikings are breaking in a new quarterback this year under O’Connell, their third-year head coach and a former La Costa Canyon High School and San Diego State quarterback. Injuries have hit hard, such as Sunday, when Aaron Jones — a very good running back — suffered a game-ending injury in the first quarter.

The Minnesota Vikings acquired running back Cam Akers from the Houston Texans on Tuesday. Minnesota traded a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick as part of the deal, and Houston included a conditional 2026 seventh-rounder.

"I got nothing but love for you Kyle, Akbar, Peter's my guy," O'Connell said, "but Jamie obviously you hold a special place within this building as a Minnesotan and a former resid

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell hopped onto Good Morning Football and surprised a Minnesota native with a special request.

Good Morning Football’s Jamie Erdahl is a Minnesotan to the core, and Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell made sure to reward her big time for loyalty. “Jamie, you hold a special place within this building as a Minnesotan and a former resident of the Twin Cities.