Rams head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that he's "very encouraged with the dialogue" he's had with Akers (personal) and his agent, David Mulugheta, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
McVay suggested that Akers still wants to be part of the Rams, despite a number of recent signals suggesting otherwise. Player and team reportedly are still discussing options after Akers wasn't dealt ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, potentially leaving the door open for the running back to contribute again this season. McVay said that waiving Akers is a possibility, however.