Bowl VIII, while registering 47 tackles (fifth on the team), one interception, 7 special teams tackles (second on the team) and a blocked field goal. He made the Cowboys regular season roster but was released on October 31. Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers claimed him off waivers on November 1, 2000. During the 2001 season, Akins angered head coach Mike Sherman with mental lapses on the field and his attitude off of it. He was cut on December 6, at the time he was tied for third on the team in special teams tackles (7). Cleveland Browns On October 12, 2001, he was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns. The next year, he ranked second on the team with 25 special teams tackles while playing in 15 games. New England Patriots Akins signed with the New England Patriots as a free agent on March 12, 2003. He continued his career as a special teams player, contributing to the team's win in Super Bowl XXXVIII. Miami Dolphins On March 5, 2004, he signed with the Miami Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent. He spent the season on the team's injured reserve after tearing the medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments in his right knee, during a workout against the Houston Texans. He was released on September 5, 2005. Personal life Akins second cousin is former NFL tight end Jackie Harris. References External links New England Patriots bio 1976 births Living people Sportspeople from Little Rock, Arkansas Players of American football from Arkansas American football safeties Arkansas Razorbacks football players Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions football players Green Bay Packers players Dallas Cowboys players Rhein Fire players Cleveland Browns players New England Patriots players Miami Dolphins players Hall High School (Arkansas) alumni