Overview
- De'Von Achane suffered a leg injury on an 11-yard play early in Miami's Week 3 game and was officially ruled out during the contest on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
- Achane walked off the field under his own power, was evaluated in the medical tent, and then taken to the locker room for further testing before the Dolphins announced he would not return.
- With Jaylen Wright inactive, Miami turned to Ollie Gordon II to carry the backfield workload and Gordon's role and fantasy value rose immediately.
- Reports diverged on the injury type with the team calling it a knee injury, at least one outlet describing a non-contact calf issue, and independent medical observers flagging concern for a possible meniscus injury pending imaging.
- Achane is a cornerstone of Miami's offense after a 2025 Pro Bowl season and a four-year extension, so the pending scan results will shape the Dolphins' short-term game plan and decisions about adding reinforcements.