Just 1 Hour After Being Cut by the Seahawks, the Super Bowl Champion “Cornerstone” Reveals Desire to Join the Eagles — Rejecting Multiple Big-Money Offers Just to Chase a Second Ring in Midnight Green
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The NFL erupted on Thursday when the Seattle Seahawks released Super Bowl–winning running back Cam Akers. But the real shock came only one hour later, when Akers stunned the league with a bold declaration: his only desire is to join the Philadelphia Eagles — even if it means playing behind superstar Saquon Barkley.
In a market where multiple teams immediately lined up with lucrative contract offers, Akers rejected every single one of them. According to league insiders, he isn’t looking for touches, headlines, or a starting job.

He’s looking for another Lombardi Trophy — and he believes the path runs straight through Philadelphia.
The Eagles, pushing hard for a postseason surge and hunting for an explosive RB2 behind Barkley, instantly became a natural fit. Akers’ downhill burst, playoff pedigree, and Rams Super Bowl experience make him exactly the type of veteran presence the Eagles value during December football.
But when Akers spoke publicly for the first time after his release, it was his message — not his résumé — that sent shockwaves across the NFL and ignited Eagles fans across the nation:
“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 Eagles 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 Philadelphia embraces: raw, authentic, selfless, and rooted in a warrior mentality.
The type of mentality that gets you cheered in South Philly.
Akers has long been respected for his toughness — from his miraculous Achilles comeback to his reputation as a relentless competitor. Joining a team that thrives on physicality and resilience, especially in the trenches, could unlock the best version of him in a complementary role.
Inside the Eagles’ building, there is already quiet optimism. A veteran with championship DNA, willing to sacrifice for the greater goal, is exactly the kind of energy the locker room feeds on as the playoff race intensifies.
If the Eagles finalize a deal, Akers wouldn’t just be adding depth to the running back room.
He would be adding a statement.
A statement that Philadelphia is still a destination for players who want to win now…
and that some champions would rather chase history in midnight green than cash checks somewhere else.













