The Miami Dolphins continue to move on from their stars. They traded WR Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, leaving new quarterback Malik Willis almost empty-handed.
At least, he’s going to have his star running back by his side. According to a report by ESPN, the Dolphins have told other teams that they have no intention to trade De’Von Achane:
“Teams that have recently called the Dolphins to inquire about trading for Achane have been told that the star running back is not available,” ESPN reported.
Achane is in the final year of his rookie contract, and he’s slated to make just under $6 million next season. Given the way the Dolphins are overhauling their roster and moving on from their veterans, it only made sense that he was the next in line.
Then again, new Dolphins’ GM Jon-Eric Sullivan has been vocal about his desire to keep him in South Beach for the long run. Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine, he hinted at working out a contract extension soon:
“I mean, he’s a marvelous player,” Sullivan said. “We want him to be part of this thing moving forward. … We will have those conversations with him as well as some other guys as we move down the road, but that’s going to be later in the summer.”
Achane is one of the most explosive running backs in the league. His ability to change his pace and force missed tackles is top-notch, and he’s a one-play drive waiting to happen whenever he sees an inch of space in the open field.
He rushed for a career-high 1,350 yards last season despite a negative game script and subpar quarterback play. And even though the Dolphins may not win many games next season, he’s expected to be the centerpiece of their new-look offense.
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