Overview

• General manager Chris Grier said Wednesday that “all indications” are Achane will be ready to face the Colts on Sept. 7.
• Achane missed recent practices and the final two preseason games with a calf issue, which the team has treated as precautionary.
• Head coach Mike McDaniel indicated Achane is expected to return to the practice field ahead of the opener.
• The backfield depth has thinned with Alexander Mattison out for the season due to a neck injury and Jaylen Wright trending out for Week 1 with a leg issue.
• Rookie Ollie Gordon II impressed in preseason, started the finale against Jacksonville, and is expected to handle relief snaps, while Miami explores adding veteran depth to the practice squad.