Cam Akers Vows To Come Back “Better” After Season-Ending Injury

Los Angeles Rams lead running back Cam Akers was filled with disappointment after it was revealed on Tuesday morning that he suffered a torn achilles, and would likely be out for the entire 2021-22 season.

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Rams’ RB Cam Akers suffered a torn Achilles, as @TomPelissero reported.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 20, 2021

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Shortly after the news was announced, Cam Akers Akers took to social media to share a message to all of his fans.

“I just want to thank any and every person sending prayers my way and wishing me well,” Akers wrote on Twitter. “I hate this happened but I’m in great spirits and I understand God makes no mistakes. I’ll be back better than ever in no time I’m a soldier. Again, thank you”

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I just want to thank any and every person sending prayers my way and wishing me well. I hate this happened but I’m in great spirits and I understand God makes no mistakes. I’ll be back better than ever in no time I’m a soldier. Again, thank you 🙏🏾.

— Cam akers (@thereal_cam3) July 20, 2021

Cam Akers came on strong at the end of the 2021 season, asserting himself as the future of the Rams’ backfield. In total, Akers ran for 625 yards and two touchdowns on 145 carries. He also caught 11 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown.

In an interview on Tuesday, Rams coach Sean McVay said admitted that he feels “so bad” for Cam Akers. But he also had to look forward to how he’s going to manage the loss of his talented running back.

“We’ve got some young backs on our roster that I’m intrigued about seeing how they handle this opportunity,” McVay told 710 ESPN. “I don’t know that the veteran route is something that we’d rule out, but it’s not something we’re immediately looking to address right now.”

No matter what, the Rams are going to miss Cam Akers this season. We’re all hoping to see him come back stronger when we see him next.

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