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Dolphins Declare De'Von Achane Off-Limits, Cite Progress on Extension

The stance signals Miami plans to build its reworked offense around the Pro Bowl back.

Overview

  • General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan told reporters Wednesday that De'Von Achane is not available for trade and said contract talks are trending in the right direction.
  • Achane is entering the final year of his rookie deal and recently skipped voluntary workouts, a leverage point that has added urgency to negotiations.
  • Despite parting with stars such as Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, Miami has labeled Achane a roster pillar and expects him to anchor an offense now led by head coach Jeff Hafley with Malik Willis at quarterback.
  • Teams that checked on Achane, including the Seahawks, Giants and Vikings, are expected to pivot to other options after Miami shut the door on trade inquiries.
  • Achane’s 2025 season — 1,350 rushing yards, an NFL-best 5.7 yards per carry, plus 67 catches for 488 yards — underscores why Miami is prioritizing a new deal.