Report: Rams Open to Cam Akers Trade; Sean McVay, RB Have 'Philosophical' Differences

Cam Akers has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, and there's a chance he's played his last down for the Los Angeles Rams, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

"The belief is that he'll draw significant trade interest, and the team is open to a deal for the right value," Rapoport reported.

The third-year running back reportedly has "philosophical and football-related differences with head coach Sean McVay."

"We're working through some different things right now, so hopefully you guys understand and respect that," McVay told reporters on Friday.

Appearing on Fox's pregame show Sunday morning, Jay Glazer said he doesn't believe Akers will suit up for the Rams again.

"I don't think Cam Akers is gonna play again for the Rams," he said. "Look, they are trying to actively trade him right now. Even if they can't trade him, I do think he's played his last snap for the Rams."

Akers missed nearly all of 2021 because of a torn Achilles before working his way back for the playoffs, totaling 172 rushing yards across four postseason games to help the Rams win the Super Bowl.

Despite entering 2022 with high expectations, Akers has seen inconsistent playing time.

The 23-year-old saw just three carries in Week 1 and is averaging only 10.6 touches in five games. He has played just 35 percent of offensive snaps this season, well behind Darrell Henderson's 61.5 percent, per Pro Football Reference.

As Rapoport noted, Akers has had "questions about his role" this season.

The Rams will likely continue to rely on Henderson until there is a resolution, with Malcolm Brown and rookie Ronnie Rivers also getting some playing time.

There should be plenty of interest in Akers on the trade block, however, despite his struggles averaging 3.0 yards per carry in 2022. The 2020 second-round draft pick rushed for 625 yards on 4.3 yards per attempt as a rookie before averaging 110.5 rushing yards in two playoff games that year.

If he can rediscover his pre-injury form, the former Florida State star could be a difference-maker going forward.