Overview
- Achane, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, was absent Tuesday from the first day of voluntary workouts, which coach Jeff Hafley called part of the business.
- General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has labeled Achane a building block and says a contract extension is a priority over exploring a trade.
- His 2025 breakout — 1,350 rushing yards, an NFL-best 5.7 yards per carry, and 67 receptions — has boosted both his price tag and his importance to a stripped-down offense.
- Renewed trade talk has surfaced around teams seeking a top back, though recent restructuring and guarantees in his deal would complicate any move for a buyer.
- Workouts are optional and the next required checkpoint is mandatory minicamp June 2-4, leaving time for negotiations and for draft-week chatter to test Miami's stance.