The Facts: Akers suffered a torn Achilles while training, a source tells NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Diehards Line:Akers is expected to miss the entire 2021 season. It's a brutal blow for L.A., which loses its leading rusher from last season a week before camp begins. It's also an issue for fantasy owners who have been selecting him as a late-first or early-second round pick in their drafts so far. Darrell Henderson immediately moves up the board in fantasy drafts as the de facto starter in Akers' absence. ... A more detailed version of this story is now available HERE.