Overview
- The team confirmed Achane suffered a torn ACL on Sunday and placed him on injured reserve on Monday, ending his 2026 season and triggering surgery and a long rehab timeline.
- Miami plans a two‑headed short‑term backfield with Ollie Gordon II and Jaylen Wright sharing carries while the club monitors which player emerges as the primary option.
- Coaches will let practice‑squad backs Jarquez Hunter and Carlos Washington Jr. compete for an active‑roster spot as a third option and have held workouts for four free agents — Hassan Haskins, Kenny McIntosh, Damien Martinez and Elijah Tau‑Tolliver — with no signing reported yet.
- Head coach Jeff Hafley said the staff is supporting Achane’s physical and mental recovery and indicated the Dolphins may use quarterback Malik Willis more as a situational rushing threat to make up for lost explosiveness.
- The loss reshapes Miami’s game plans as it enters Week 4 on the road against the Vikings and adds immediate pressure to find consistent rushing production while preserving Achane’s long‑term recovery.