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David Akers #2 | Kicker | Philadelphia Eagles
Height: 5-10    Weight: 200    Born: Dec 9, 1974, Lexington, KY

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November 7, 2005
The Eagles signed David Akers to a contract extension that will take him through the 2010 season, according to the Sports Network. Akers is currently ranked fifth on the NFL's all-time career field goal accuracy list.
November 5, 2005
After missing four games with a hamstring injury, David Akers is set to return to action on Sunday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
November 4, 2005
David Akers tried field goals yesterday as he attempts to return from a hamstring injury, according to the Washington Post. Even if Akers is responsible for field goals and extra points against the Redskins on Sunday, the Eagles plan to retain Jose Cortez to handle kickoffs.
November 1, 2005
David Akers had an MRI on his torn hamstring on Monday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Eagles coach Andy Reid said that Akers kicked some last week and will increase his workouts this week. He is still questionable for Sunday night's game against the Redskins.
October 26, 2005
Coach Andy Reid said David Akers should return to practice next week or the week after, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, he may not get into games for a few more weeks. Signed yesterday, Jose Cortez will handle kicks in the interim.
October 25, 2005
Eagles coach Andy Reid expects David Akers back from his hamstring injury either this week or the week after, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.
October 4, 2005
The Philadelphia Daily News reports that David Akers will likely be out for several weeks because his hamstring injury is "more significant than originally thought." Akers is not expected to be ready to kick when the Eagles return from their Week 6 bye. Todd France should be the team's place kicker while Akers is out.
September 27, 2005
David Akers probably will miss this Sunday's game in Kansas City with a torn hamstring, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
September 26, 2005
Eagles head coach Andy Reid said that an MRI on David Akers revealed a tear in his injured hamstring. Reid said that the Eagles would probably sign another kicker for this weekend's game.
September 25, 2005
David Akers aggravated his hamstring injury on the opening kickoff on Sunday and was unavailable for an extra point attempt and a kickoff. He eventually returned to the game and kicked two extra points and a short game-winning field goal.
September 22, 2005
David Akers, who was limited on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, looked fine at practice on Thursday, according to the AP. He successfully kicked a field goal of about 55 yards during practice. "It's not going to be easy, but I think things were encouraging," Akers said Thursday. "It's better than what it was last Sunday, by far."
September 22, 2005
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that David Akers got in a limited practice yesterday, as he tested his strained hamstring. "I'll do my best to be out there on Sunday," Akers said. "I don't make those decisions."
September 20, 2005
The Eagles are auditioning kickers in case David Akers is unable to kick through his hamstring injury this week, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Although the injury was not as serious as feared, Eagles coach Andy Reid said that the team will possibly take the precaution of resting Akers.
September 18, 2005
David Akers suffered a right hamstring injury on Sunday, according to the AP. He is currently listed as questionable.

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