Doric SamOctober 18, 2022
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 03: Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) during the NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers on October 03, 2022, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers has seen his role in the team diminish this season, and now it appears that he will be playing somewhere else.

The team is trying to trade Akers, according to Sean McVay.

We might be able to help him find a new place to call home. McVay said that they had explored that. We will figure out a solution if that doesn't happen.

Akers didn't play in the win over Carolina for personal reasons. He leads the team in rushing attempts with 51, but he has not been effective this season with just 150 yards and an average of 3.0 yards per carry.

During his first season as a running back, Akers ran for 625 yards in 13 games. He tore his Achilles in the year 2021. He came back late in the year and played in every playoff game for Los Angeles, but he was not used often.

The Rams are in a three-way tie for the lead in the division. The team that won the Super Bowl got off to a slow start because of their one-dimensional offense.

Los Angeles has attempted over 200 passes through six games. Matthew Stafford is sixth in the league with 1,576 passing yards, but he also leads the league with eight turnovers.

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A more balanced offense could be the key to fixing Los Angeles' problems this season, but it looks like Akers won't be a part of it.