Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers will not play in Sunday's game against Carolina due to personal reasons, according to coach Sean McVay. McVay wouldn't say why Akers wouldn't play, but he did say that the Rams are working through some different things with Akers. McVay was asked if he expects Akers to be a part of the team in the future. After the Rams' season- opening loss to the Buffalo Bills, McVay told reporters that he had a conversation with Akers about needing to play with more urgency. During training camp, Akers said that conversation happened. Akers has a touchdown on 51 carries. He said he was motivated after scoring a touchdown in Week 3 because everyone else felt like he lost a step. According to McVay, Akers is fine. The Rams are dealing with things inside. McVay said the biggest thing was out of respect for the situation, to keep it internal. McVay said the Rams would lean on running backs Darrell Henderson Jr., Malcolm Brown andRonnie Rivers, who are on the practice squad. McVay was asked if he expects the Rams to add a running back. I would never say no. If we feel like we have a chance to upgrade, we will explore options. It's probably not something that's at the top of the list.
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