Overview
- General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan told reporters Wednesday that De'Von Achane is not available for trade and said recent contract talks are trending in the right direction.
- Negotiations continue with price and timing shaped by cap mechanics, as a new bonus would raise Achane’s near-term cap hit and the Dolphins have limited space, per OverTheCap.
- Multiple teams called about Achane after Miami’s roster reset, but the club has rebuffed inquiries and plans to center the offense on Achane and new quarterback Malik Willis.
- Achane, 24, is entering the final year of his rookie deal after a breakout 2025 with 1,350 rushing yards, an NFL-best 5.7 yards per carry, and 67 catches for 488 yards.
- Achane visited the team facility as a sign of good faith during ongoing talks, and a deal would help Miami lock in a core piece before the running back market moves again with other extensions.