De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins
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The Miami Dolphins opened their offseason workout program on April 7, but running back De’Von Achane was not in attendance. Moreover, Achane is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, and it appears he wants to know whether the team sees him as part of this rebuild.
Achane will turn 25 during the 2026 NFL season, and the question will be whether the Dolphins and the running back see a long-term relationship together. With Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle gone, Achane is one of the few weapons on offense left for Miami from last season.
As a result of this latest development, FanSided’s Austen Bundy sees the Denver Broncos and Miami coming together for another major trade this offseason in which Denver receives Achane and a seventh-round pick. Meanwhile, the Dolphins would get a second-round pick and running back J.K. Dobbins.
“Sending [Dobbins] to Miami would give the Dolphins the same opportunity to appear competitive while still winding up with a high enough draft selection to jumpstart a proper rebuild in 2027,”Bundy wrote in his April 7 article.
“He would also lower the draft compensation in any deal from a first-rounder to a second-rounder.Miami would be content with such a pick because it providesan insurancepolicy for the teamto still land a future QB if it winds up too low in the first round to justify taking someone outsideof Arch Manning or Dante Moore.
“Let’s say, for the sake of argument in this scenario, that Miami forces Denver to retain some of Dobbins’ salary. Giving the Broncos a 2027 seventh-round pick should be enough sugar to make that bitter pill more palatable.”
Insider Gives Update on De’Von Achane’s Future
Last season with the Dolphins,Achane earned an overall PFF grade of 89.2, ranking first among 55 qualified running backs. His 91.0 rushing grade also led the group.
Furthermore, he carried the ball 238 times for 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 5.7 yards per attempt. Achane forced 49 missed tackles and averaged 4.1 yards after contact per carry, showing his effectiveness between the tackles. As a receiver, he caught 67 of 85 targets for 488 yards and four touchdowns.
Amid the speculation, NBC NFL insider Mike Florio shared an update on the situation and gave his honest thoughts on the Dolphins, saying that Achane isn’t available.
“I think when the team says he’s not available, what they mean is they’re not going to trade him for any of the offers they’ve received,” Florio said during aMarch 27 appearance on 104.3 WQAM.
“This is the time of year when offers circulate for many players who ultimately aren’t traded. General managers talk constantly, so they’ve surely seen offers for De’Von Achane, but none have been strong enough. Based on what they’ve received so far, they’re not making a move.”
Dolphins Trading De’Von Achane Would Be Complicated
Despite Bundy’s trade pitch, Florio notes that a moveis complicated by the financial situation that would result if a team does make a move for the Dolphins star.
“The team has since guaranteed most of his salary for this year and already paid a large portion as a signing bonus to create cap space,” Florio added.
“That makes a trade more complicated because any team acquiring him now would only take on his minimum salary on the books, but would not assume the money Miami has already paid. In the end, the player holds the leverage.”