Seattle Seahawks announced the elevation of running backs Cam Akers and Velus Jones Jr. from the practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday. The move comes after Zach Charbonnet was placed on injured reserve, leaving the team thin at the position behind starter Kenneth Walker III. Head coach Pete Carroll said the additions give the Seahawks “more depth and flexibility in the backfield as we head into the next stretch of games.”

Both players have been with Seattle for several weeks. Akers, a former first‑round pick, spent the season on the practice squad after a hamstring setback, while Jones Jr. contributed on special teams and limited offensive snaps. Their contracts were converted to standard active‑roster deals, making them eligible to play on Saturday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Fact: The NFL expanded the practice squad to 16 players in 2022, allowing teams greater roster flexibility. The Seahawks now have five running backs on the active roster, bolstering their options for the upcoming weeks.