DeWayne McBride, RB (MIN)

Shows hamstring is healthy

McBride worked out for NFL scouts Friday, after missing the 2023 Combine and UAB's Pro Day with a hamstring injury, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

While he may not have times for the drills -- or at least they may not be reported --- McBride has now shown NFL teams he's healthy the week before the draft. Listed at a sturdy 5-foot-11, 215 pounds, the 21-year-old ran for 3,084 yards and 32 touchdowns his final two seasons at UAB, albeit against shaky competition in Conference USA and with a glaring lack of receiving production (five career catches). Still, the pure running ability could be enough to warrant a Day 2 selection, and at worst McBride figures to hear his name called at some point Day 3.

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Still has coach's confidence

Coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Friday that he still views Mattison as the Vikings' lead back after a recent trade for Cam Akers, who is unlikely to play this Sunday against the Chargers, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

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Cam Akers

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Unlikely to play Sunday

Coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that Akers isn't expected to suit up Sunday against the Chargers, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

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Cam Akers

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Could play Sunday

Akers is likely to be available to play at least some snaps in Sunday's game against the Chargers given his familiarity with Minnesota's offense, which is modeled after the Rams' scheme, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips told ESPN.

Vikings haven't lost confidence

The Vikings have not lost confidence in Mattison despite Wednesday's trade for Cam Akers, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips told reporters Thursday. "Unfortunately we've had a couple turnovers in the run game where we obviously need to clean that up. Everyone's aware of that. But we still feel very strongly in Alex and [backup Ty Chandler] and those guys being able to go in and produce," Phillips told ESPN.

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Cam Akers

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Moving to Minnesota

The Rams traded Akers to the Vikings on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

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Cam Akers

RB | MIN

Coach confirms trade talks

Head coach Sean McVay confirmed Monday that the Rams are "headed" toward trading Akers, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

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Cam Akers

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Rams engaging in trade talks

The Rams have engaged in trade talks involving Akers, who was a healthy scratch for Sunday's 30-23 loss to the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

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Cam Akers

RB | MIN

Set to be healthy inactive

Akers is expected to be inactive for the Rams for Sunday's game against the 49ers and could be on the trade block, Jay Glazer reported Sunday on "Fox NFL Sunday."