Overview
- Achane suffered a knee injury on an 11-yard run in the first quarter of Miami's Week 3 game and was removed from play after initial sideline and locker-room evaluation, according to multiple reports.
- Following further testing on Monday, ESPN reporters Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport and other outlets reported that Achane tore his ACL and the Dolphins placed him on injured reserve, ruling him out for the season.
- Ollie Gordon II took over in the game and will be asked to carry a larger workload while Jaylen Wright is evaluated for his nagging injuries and the team considers veteran or practice‑squad additions.
- Achane signed a four‑year, $64 million extension this year and was the focal point of Miami's offense, so his loss creates an immediate strategic shift for first‑year coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon‑Eric Sullivan.
- The injury removes the Dolphins' top offensive playmaker from a 0‑3 start, likely changing game plans, short‑term roster moves, and the timetable for Achane's surgery and long rehabilitation aimed at returning in 2027.