Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers is expected to resume playing for the team if he is not moved by Tuesday's trade deadline.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Rams would trade Akers "in a perfect world" but that it's also possible he winds up returning.

The Rams are expected to hold Akers out of Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers amid a falling out over frustration with his role in the offense. It'll mark the second straight game he's missed.

"I'd like to think I'm a very open-minded person," Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters earlier this month."But I think when you look at certain situations and scenarios with the way that things have kind of unfolded, as of right now, I think … the best option for all parties … would be to explore if there's a good situation for him with another team.