Vikings Misses and Myths: De’Von Achane, the New GM, Jadarian Price

Scott Galvin-Imagn Images Every week, we flag the “Nopedy Nopes” around the Minnesota Vikings — the takes that veer off course, stretch logic, lose footing, or collapse under scrutiny. Three rumors. Three rulings.

Draft week brings bluster. This round focuses on trades, the future at general manager , and a downward-trending draft theory. These Latest Vikings Rumors Fall Apart under Scrutiny The Vikings Nopedy Nopes just a few days before the draft.

Miami Dolphins running back De’von Achane (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second half, Sep 29, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, celebrating with visible emotion as he turns toward teammates following a breakaway run that extended the Dolphins’ lead in a key AFC East matchup. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Nopedy Nope: Dolphins RB De’Von Achane is in play for the Vikings via trade. Because the Vikings now employ Frank Smith , Achane’s offensive coordinator over the last three years, Minnesota made sense as a trade destination — if the Dolphins were willing to offload him.

But Miami has no interest. Talking to the media on Wednesday, Miami general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan touched on Achane trade rumors, stating , “He’s not available for trade. Things are going good.