Akins is expected to start at tight end in Sunday's game against the Chiefs with David Njoku (hamstring) inactive for the contest, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Akins did not catch his lone target in Monday's 42-31 loss to Denver in Week 13.

Akins caught three of four targets for 38 yards in Thursday's 24-19 win over Pittsburgh.

Akins caught three of four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Chargers in Week 9.

Akins failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Ravens in Week 8.

Akins was untargeted over five snaps in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Philadelphia in Week 6.

Akins will be the top backup in Sunday's game against the Eagles, as starter David Njoku (knee, ankle) no longer has an injury designation on the Browns injury report.

Akins caught three of three targets for 22 yards in a touchdown in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders in Week 5.

Akins caught one of two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Raiders.

Akins is expected to again operate as Cleveland's top tight end Sunday against the Raiders, as David Njoku (ankle) has been ruled out for a third consecutive game.