Just 1 Hour After Being Cut by the Seahawks, the Super Bowl Champion “Cornerstone” Reveals Desire to Join the Colts — Rejecting Multiple Big-Money Offers Just to Chase a Second Ring in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana – The NFL was stunned on Thursday when the Seattle Seahawks unexpectedly released Cam Akers. But the real shock came one hour later, when the Super Bowl–winning running back made his intentions unmistakably clear: he wants to join the Indianapolis Colts, even if it means serving as Jonathan Taylor’s backup.

Akers — once a foundational piece in the Los Angeles Rams’ championship run — instantly became one of the most intriguing names on the free-agent market. Several teams reportedly reached out with sizable contract offers, pitching him opportunities for a larger role and a bigger payday.

But Akers turned them all down.

According to league sources, he has only one goal left: winning a second Super Bowl ring, and he believes the Colts give him the best chance to do it.

When asked why he would choose a team where the starting job is already locked in by a superstar like Jonathan Taylor, Akers delivered a message that set Colts Nation ablaze:

“I’ve been through the toughest roads this league can throw at you, and it taught me one thing — championships are what last forever. If the Colts need someone willing to sacrifice a role, attention or even bigger contracts to help them get back where they belong, I’ll do it without a moment’s hesitation.”

It was the kind of quote that hits a franchise at its core: humility, hunger, and a willingness to put the team above personal glory.

Indianapolis has quietly been searching for a dependable RB2 who can both complement Taylor and bring playoff-tested leadership to a roster pushing hard for the postseason. Akers fits that mold perfectly. His explosive one-cut style matches the Colts’ offensive scheme, and his championship experience brings a stabilizing presence to a young locker room.

And while some questioned why Akers would willingly accept a smaller role, those close to him say it’s simple: he wants another Lombardi Trophy more than he wants touches or headlines.

For the Colts — a team fighting for playoff positioning and trying to build a sustainable contender — Akers could be one of the most impactful “low-risk, high-upside” additions of the season.

If Indianapolis does finalize the move, it won’t just be adding depth to the running back room.
It will be adding a champion who chose the Colts not for money, not for spotlight —
but for a second shot at football immortality.