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Dolphins Expected to Be Without De'Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle for Week 18 at Patriots

The expected absences push Miami toward a backup-heavy plan that doubles as an evaluation for rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers.

Dec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) and running back De'Von Achane (28) take the field before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Overview

  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Achane (shoulder, doubtful) and Waddle (ribs, questionable) are not expected to play in today’s regular-season finale in Foxborough.
  • Official inactives will be released 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium.
  • Achane’s breakout year includes 1,350 rushing yards and 1,838 scrimmage yards with a Pro Bowl nod, while Waddle sits at 64 catches for 910 yards and six touchdowns.
  • With both sidelined, Miami plans to lean on RBs Jaylen Wright, Ollie Gordon II and practice-squad call-up Jeff Wilson Jr., plus receivers Malik Washington, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Theo Wease, with tight end Greg Dulcich in the mix.
  • The 7-9 Dolphins are out of playoff contention, whereas New England needs a win and help for the AFC’s No. 1 seed; Achane and Waddle account for roughly 54% of Miami’s offensive yards this season.