Two years after drafting him in the second round, and just eight months after starting him in the Super Bowl, the are prepared to part ways with . The running back was a healthy scratch for Los Angeles' Week 6 game against the on Sunday, and the team is actively fielding trade offers for the former Florida State standout, , amid his "philosophical and football-related differences" with coach Sean McVay.Akers' young Rams career has been one of mixed results. After topping 600 rushing yards in a secondary role as a rookie, he tore his Achilles prior to 2021, only to return by Week 18 and serve a prominent role in the postseason. Despite expectations of a larger workload in 2022, he averaged just 3 yards per carry in an inconsistent role during L.A.'s first five games, https://www.shopproeagles.com/Philadelphia_Eagles_Jersey.NFL then was inactive in Week 6 as the Rams improved to 3-3. Still just 23, however, due only $1.9 million on a contract that runs through 2023, he should have a decent market whether cut or dealt.Here are 10 teams that make sense as suitors ranked from least likely to most https://www.shopproeagles.com/Corey_Clement_Jersey.NFL likely:3. Arizona is perpetually in need of more balance offensively, but is almost perpetually banged up as their RB1, and with also sidelined, they're down to third- and fourth-string options behind . Akers would instantly give them three-down potential and permit Conner to preserve himself better. 2. Kyle Shanahan doesn't nece sarily need big names to power his busy ground game, but fresh off a dud from fill-in starter Jr., they could stand to add talent with sidelined indefinitely. Akers is a plug-and-play starter who could fill just about any role Shanahan requires, and likely retain the job into 2023.1. No one likes a good run game like Pete Carroll, but with out for the year, they could use another insurance/complementary option alongside rookie , who's already proving explosive as a situational ball-carrier. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron was the Rams' pa s game coordinator during Akers' rookie year.7. Somehow, some way, they can keep the playoffs in mind after improving to 3-2-1. They could also badly use backfield depth with and both banged up, though Akers would almost certainly be limited to a handful of touches if/when Taylor is at full strength. cannot be throwing it as https://www.shopproeagles.com/Zach_Ertz_Jersey.NFL often as he is; maybe this would help. 6. isn't gonna be surrendering carries anytime soon, but he's got an injury history, and backup will be a free agent after the year. The Vikings think of themselves as contenders, and Akers has internal connections: coach Kevin O'Connell was his offensive coordinator in 2020, and Minnesota OC Wes Phillips is also a former Rams a sistant.5. Akers wouldn't be satisfying his itch for a heavy workload in Philly, if such an itch exists, but a good consolation prize would be joining a run-heavy team that looks poised for a real run. and are an elite rushing duo behind their sturdy offensive line, but the one thing Nick Sirianni's club lacks right now is more of a power back.4. For all talent, he's yet to stay healthy headlining Detroit's backfield, and Dan Campbell's team is built to establish the run, thanks to both its personnel and coaching staff. Lions general manager Brad Holmes was the Rams' director of college scouting when Los Angeles drafted Akers, and a sistant GM was also in https://www.shopproeagles.com/Nate_Gerry_Jersey.NFL the Rams' front office at the time. 3. would be just fine leaning on in their backfield, but the latter is best deployed as a pa s catcher anyway. Plus, they haven't gotten much from late addition as a secondary ball-carrier. Coach Brandon Staley was the Rams' defensive coordinator when Akers began his career. How about a player-for-player swap to send Michel back?2. Arthur Smith's squad is sneakily competitive, starting RB is hurt, and the depth behind him is mostly unproven. With how much Smith leans on the ground game, why wouldn't they be willing to take a gamble on Akers as a prototypical back that can feed? The move could help them long-term, too.1. Few teams are as desperate for an offensive spark. Few teams are in a more dire state at RB, where they lost tackle-breaking standout to injury and don't trust to protect the rock. Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero was a Rams a sistant during Akers' first two NFL https://www.shopproeagles.com/Nick_Foles_Jersey.NFL seasons, and he's got reason to put good word in for his new team in the AFC West.