Dolphins face early De’Von Achane health concerns following new contract
Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images Not long after the Dolphins gave De’Von Achane a four-year, $64 million extension with half of that guaranteed, another storyline has emerged. Achane was absent from the second day of OTAs, instead doing what looked like rehab work off to the side. And it wasn’t completely out of the blue—one of the coaches had already hinted something might be up.
“It’s going to be really exciting to get him out there once he’s healthy and ready to roll,” passing game coordinator Kevin Patullo said. That isn’t the type of thing you say if a player is just being eased into offseason activities. Even if it’s nothing major, it comes at a time when Achane isn’t just an important piece—he’s become the focal point of their entire offence.
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Contract seals Achane’s role as the face of Miami’s attack Before signing his new contract, Achane had already become the centrepiece of Miami’s attack. He led the league with 5. 7 yards per carry last season, finishing with 1,350 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.
The deal wasn’t just a reward for those numbers; it formalised his position as the foundation of everything they do offensively. The deal is worth up to $68 million with incentives, signalling more than just a typical running back extension. Miami didn’t just pay for past performance; they invested their entire offensive strategy in him.
That’s why even a minor health question in May feels bigger now than it would have when there were more options around him. Dolphins running backs: depth and injuries Miami overhauled its running back group this offseason, and that process has raised more questions than answers. Raheem Mostert remains on the roster but is coming off two serious knee injuries and had just four carries over the final nine games last season.
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