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James Cook, the Bills' leading rusher, was absent from the start of OTAs. This has led to increased opportunities for third-year running back Frank Gore Jr., who reportedly looked explosive and decisive. Cook's absence could be related to contract disputes, especially after a recent high-profile running back contract signing
Bills head coach Joe Brady said he was pleased with the attendance at the start of Organized Team Activities. But one high-profile Bills player wasn’t there: James Cook. Cook, who led the NFL with 1,621 rushing yards, was not present for the start of OTAs. It’s unclear whether Cook plans to attend voluntary practices for the rest of the offseason, and there’s been no reason given for his absence. Missing OTAs will cost Cook his $250,000 workout bonus. Often when star players aren’t at OTAs, that’s a sign that they’re not happy with their contracts. Cook just signed a four-year, $46 million contract nine months ago, so it would be awfully early for him to become unhappy. But last week Dolphins running back De’Von Achane signed a four-year, $64 million contract, which could have changed Cook’s assessment of whether he’s being properly paid as the NFL’s leading rusher. With Cook not on the practice field, third-year running back Frank Gore Jr. got a lot of work at the start of OTAs. Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com reports that Gore looked explosive and decisive during the non-contact practice
Fans discuss which Miami Dolphins player jerseys they plan to purchase. Mentions include rookie Rodriguez, potentially Bell if he regains form, and Achane. Existing jersey owners plan to add Achane to collections featuring Marino, Madison, Marshall, Williams, Bush, and Tua. The high cost of jerseys is a deterrent for some, while others are considering replica versions
Giants RB Cam Skattebo, despite a promising start to his rookie season before an ankle injury, expressed dissatisfaction and vowed to achieve historic numbers in 2026, aiming for over 2,000 rushing yards and 300 carries. He expects to be ready for Week 1
Running back contract values have been rising, with five big deals signed this offseason surpassing a 4% cap threshold. This indicates a strong likelihood of RB1-level volume for players like Christian McCaffrey, De’Von Achane, Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker III, Jeremiyah Love, and Travis Etienne Jr. The article discusses how these contracts provide clarity on a team's commitment to a running back, making them steadier fantasy picks. Even with potential competition, like Bhayshul Tuten for Etienne in New Orleans, or existing veteran RBs like Alvin Kamara, the substantial contracts signal a significant role
The Miami Dolphins selected offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor, thwarting a potential trade-up by the Detroit Lions with the Baltimore Ravens. Additionally, the Dolphins are finalizing a contract extension for running back De'Von Achane, though he was not participating in OTAs
With the 2026 NFL Draft now behind us, and most of the free agents that the team could afford to add up to this point already part of the roster, I asked the following “way too early” question: Given what you know about the Miami Dolphins roster presently and given what you believe you know of the most current draft class, what positions should the team be targeting in free agency in 2027, as well as the 2027 NFL draft? Please give us your way-too-early list of needs in 2027, along with your reasoning. Below are some of your thoughts and answers- ALSKI78 has a list that relies on Willis proving that he can be the long-term answer at QB. In order, assuming Willis proves to be the long-term QB solution: 1. Edge 2. DT 3. CB 4. WR 5. IOL 6. TE 7. LB 8. QB 9. RB If Willis proves NOT to be the answer, QB rises to the VERY TOP of the list! NCDolfan wants some more defensive ends. Pass rush UpInPensacola wants the team to address special teams where needed. If special teams causes losses (or fails to win close games), punter, kicker, returner. I really believe special teams play is the difference in numerous games this season. davidson11 is clearly not sold on Willis. QB Safety WR TE sirdolphin just wants some more defense and blockers for Achane. Apparently we’ve extended Achane, so just keep drafting defense and players who block, and let one of the best players in the league run all day. Xkar25 hopes they got it right on Willis and that Bell proves to be what we hope he can be. I think the priority for fans next year will be either QB, WR, or CB. If they made the right call on Willis, then it will depend on if Bell can be healthy and good enough to the the WR1 his play before the injury last year suggest he could be. If he does then CB will be the biggest concern but WR2 will still be a big concern. Honorable mention for area of concern will be edge rusher JUK agrees with most of us. QB could be top or it could not be a need at all. Outside that, my top 3 would be edge, safety and receiver. TheRoo1 sees safety as a top need. As others have said, the answer depends on Willis, If he balls out take a QB in the third looking toward a good backup or developmental pick. If Willis is average,,m, A QB becomes the top pick. Either way a safety should be next. And I’ll cause a couple of aneurysms now in saying I dont think edge will be seen as being as critical as some claim now because I think Haf will disguise his use of LB sufficiently to get the disruption of opposing QB’s without a superstar,,,,, until about year 3 when the other areas have been solidified. Hmmmm, when is the next Watt going to college? Jbellon2527 has the needs ranked. 1 QB 2 Edge 3 WR 4 CB 5 OL PA phinphan sees the right side of the OL being a priority. Based on the idea of keeping Proctor on the left side of the Oline, they will need to draft for the right side especially if they move on from Jackson and Jonah/Campbell don’t work out. I would also think a dominant edge would be nice to have again. TommyNascar needs Willis to show out. If Willis doesn’t show out, then my order would be QB CB Edge IOL WR Well, there does seem to be some level of consensus, with most believing that the quarterback is a need if Willis does not prove to be the long-awaited long-term answer at the position. I am sure that we all hope he is finally the answer, but most of us are unlikely to allow ourselves to believe that anyone is finally the answer until we actually see it. There is also some consensus on the remaining needs if QB is no longer a need. Here’s to hoping! As always, thank you to each of you who took the time to answer our PQOTD again
The Dolphins’ new brass made a statement by agreeing to terms with running back De’Von Achane on a four-year, $64 million contract extension last week. General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley had been consistent in saying that they wanted to keep Achane around on a new deal. But with new leadership, those kinds of plans are never set in stone until they’re actually complete. In his Tuesday press conference at the start of OTAs, Hafley told reporters that he’s happy for Achane and was confident that the two sides would agree to terms. “I think it sends a good message when you have a player who was here on his first contract, and has produced and had success, to reward that player with a second contract ,” Hafley said. “I know that’s important to Sully and I.” Achane, who led the league with 5.7 yards per carry in 2025, has been around the building throughout the offseason, Hafley said. The head coach has enjoyed the process of getting to know one of his key offensive players. “It’s not like he just showed up after he signed his contract,” Hafley said. “So, excited that it’s done and he’ll be here going forward. He’s a great player and I’m really glad we have him.” Achane finished 2025 with 1,350 rushing yards with eight touchdowns plus 67 receptions for 488 yards with four TDs
Amid a near-total teardown and early-stage rebuild of their roster this offseason, the Dolphins ensured at least one of their cornerstones isn't going anywhere by agreeing to a four-year, $64 million extension with De'Von Achane last week, per CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones . It was a "put your money where your mouth is" situation. The Dolphins had already traded away both Jaylen Waddle ( Broncos ) and Minkah Fitzpatrick ( Jets ) by the time new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan said unequivocally last month Achane wasn't available for trade . Now, Achane has one of the largest contracts at his position. De'Von Achane Extension RB Rank Behind ... Total value $64M 1st N/A Average annual value $16M 3rd Saquon Barkley , Christian McCaffrey Guaranteed money $32M 4th Jeremiyah Love , Barkley, Ashton Jeanty The electrifying 24-year-old registered 1,838 yards from scrimmage last year, sixth in the NFL . His 5.7 yards per carry and 13.4% explosive rush rate were both highest in the league, too. Despite standing just 5-foot-9 and weighing just 191 pounds, Achane played in 16 games last year and recorded a career-high 304 touches, including a team-high 67 catches. The year before, he played in all 17 games and had 281 touches, including 78 catches, showing he's much more than the position name "running back" suggests. He's not alone in that designation, even in his own draft. The 2023 class as a whole, like all classes, had notable busts and notable hits, like Achane, who was a third-round selection. But the running back crop has been excellent, with first-rounders Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs ascending to superstar status, Achane on the precipice and fifth-rounder Chase Brown coming off his best season. Achane's extension brings the focus squarely on what Robinson and Gibbs could fetch this offseason. Because they were first-round picks, they have a fifth-year option on the contract, and the Falcons and Lions , respectively, exercised those options . ESPN's Adam Schefter has said that a Robinson extension should be coming this offseason. Two stars of Robinson's caliber in the 2023 draft class -- Will Anderson Jr . ( Texans ) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba ( Seahawks ) have gotten record-setting extensions already, in fact. Things are a bit more complicated in Gibbs' situation given the team's tight finances , ESPN's Eric Woodyard wrote in February. Gibbs is tied to Detroit for the next two seasons, but a second contract might not come this offseason. After all, the Lions decided against exercising All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell's fifth-year option due to the looming cap realities. The counting numbers make it easy to see why the Falcons and Lions would want to keep Robinson and Gibbs, respectively. NFL ranks -- last 2 seasons Robinson Gibbs Yards from scrimmage 1st 3rd Touchdowns scored 8th 1st Plays of 10+ yards (among RBs) 1st 2nd That last line is crucial. In recent years, NFL defenses have focused on taking away big plays downfield. That makes players who can turn a short gain into a big one even more valuable. Robinson and Gibbs fit that description to a T. Over the past two years, Robinson has 202 tackles avoided, by far the most in the NFL. Gibbs is second with 162. Only one other player, Kenneth Walker III (who, not coincidentally, also got a nice pay day this offseason), is over 150. It's not just volume, either. Gibbs is tied with Achane for the highest explosive play rate in the NFL over the last two seasons; Robinson is ninth. Age is also on their sides. Robinson and Gibbs are both 24, and neither turns 25 until after the upcoming season. The NFL is obsessed with every data point, and especially age when it comes to running backs. Other top-paid running backs, such as Barkley, McCaffrey and Derrick Henry , were older when they signed their most recent contracts. This offseason, Achane and Breece Hall both got significant extensions in which their age was an advantage. Robinson seems more li [... truncated ...]
Every team, be it the NFL, NCAA Football, or any other sport, has one player, a head coach, or even an owner (if you are unfortunate enough to be a Dallas Cowboys fan) who is or becomes the face of the team. For our very own Miami Dolphins, it could be said that it was a player or even head coach, Don Shula, during the glory days of the franchise. For a very long time, it would have been quarterback Dan Marino. Since Marino retired, it has probably changed in the minds of the fans multiple times. Most recently, for better or worse, I suspect it was starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa . Now that Tua has moved on, someone else will have to take that title. So this evening’s Phinsider Question Of The Day is: Who do you believe will emerge as the new “face of the franchise” for our Miami Dolphins this upcoming season? Will it be the new starting quarterback, Malik Willis, or maybe running back De’Von Achane, or new linebacker and assumed future quarterback of the defense, Jacob Rodriguez, or maybe even the new head coach, Jeff Hafley? Maybe it’s someone I haven’t even thought of, so please let us know who you believe will emerge as the face of the franchise and why. Please share your thoughts and answers in the comments section below
Happy Saturday, Jets fans! Here are today’s links to help you kick off your weekend. NY Jets – What Is Your Biggest Takeaway From the Jets Schedule? Antwan Staley – After Jets’ primetime shutout, NFL VP points to flex scheduling as possibility Brian Costello – The NFL isn’t doing the Jets any favors with their schedule Michael Nania – NY Jets schedule prediction: There are wins that fans don’t see Michael Nania – Too many Jets fans are pegging these 3 matchups as losses Connor Long – Where does the NY Jets’ offensive line place in ESPN’s rankings? Connor Long – 3 takeaways from the NY Jets’ official 2026 schedule Bent – Jets 2026 schedule: Analysis and season prediction Albert Bainbridge IV – See NY Jets schedule release video for 2026 as ‘football is art’ Justin Melo – De’Von Achane extension makes Jets’ Breece Hall contract look better Justin Melo – Will Tim Patrick make the New York Jets’ 53-man roster? Nick Wojton – 2026 NFL schedule release: Jets one of five teams in this category Charlie Baduini – Jets’ Garrett Wilson snubbed in list of league’s top wide receivers Charlie Baduini – Darren Mougey makes good on post-draft promise to Breece Hall, Jets fans Justin Fried – Bailey Zappe somehow has a real path to the Jets’ backup QB job Jake Elman – Former Jets assistant gets new coaching job ahead of 88th birthday Colby Colwell – Jets Given More Reason for Hope That T’Vondre Sweat Trade Will Pay Off Efstathios Savvidis – Braelon Allen vs. Isaiah Davis : Which RB Should the Jets Trade This Offseason Jovan Alford – Predicting Every New York Jets Game Score Even Though It’s Way Too Early Here are your missed connections from yesterday. Have a great Saturday!
The Detroit Lions’ schedule for 2026 has officially dropped . If Detroit wants to improve upon their 9-8 season from the year prior, they need to not only win the easy games, but also win those toss-ups against tough foes and divisional opponents. While the Lions benefit on paper from a fourth-place schedule, winning in the NFL is no easy task. Pre-summer expectations go out the window once the regular season rolls around—what looks like an easy schedule in May could materialize into a gauntlet by season’s end. Let’s examine their slate of games to see which ones should be cakewalks and which ones could pose a significant challenge. While 2026 should be less of a train wreck for the Jets, they nonetheless remain one of the worst teams in the NFL and should be easy pickings for the Lions . There’s the added bonus that the Lions are playing them at home and early in the season—if the Jets are going to turn things around, it won’t happen this early. If anything, I wish that this was a road game in order to give Detroit a tougher opponent at home instead. Is Malik Willis enough to turn around a barren Dolphins team? I think not, but stranger things have happened before. As it stands, this should be a dominant victory for Detroit. A road game in Miami in November should yield modest temperatures as well. Unless De’Von Achane runs away with the game, this is a very winnable matchup for Detroit. Normally, I would rank a late-season game as a tougher matchup, as there is a higher likelihood of missing key starters. That being said, even a depleted Lions roster should outclass the Titans, barring a massive step forward from Cam Ward and company under new head coach Robert Saleh. I do think their defense could be sneakily good, however. With Jeremiyah Love, Trey McBride , Marvin Harrison Jr. , Michael Wilson , and Tyler Allgeier , the Cardinals have a fair number of weapons on offense that could scare the Lions defense. However, they have a major question mark at quarterback. I doubt that Jacoby Brissett is the answer, and it might take longer than Week 5 for Carson Beck to get a shot—even then, the rookie slid to the third round for a reason. The Panthers made the playoffs last season, but it was due to a paltry NFC South division resulting in an 8-9 team winning the crown. They lost one of their few spark plugs in Rico Dowdle to free agency, meaning that the offense will have to be carried by Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan . McMillan has promise, but time is running out on Young to show that he is more than a middling quarterback. Much like the Cardinals, the Falcons have a ton of offensive weapons but significant issues at quarterback. Unless one of Michael Penix or Tua Tagovailoa can run demonstrate some reliability, they may be a team forced to rely on the playmakers around them. Unlike the Cardinals, I think they can survive with subpar quarterback play thanks to Bijan Robinson , who can and will single-handedly carry that offense. The Lions draw the Giants for a late-season “Monday Night Football” tilt. While it seems like an easy victory for the Lions in May, a John Harbaugh-led Giants team could look significantly different by season’s end. For as bad as the Giants looked last season, the bulk of it can be placed on Brian Daboll at head coach and injuries to Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo . With Arvell Reese added to an already dangerous pass rush, they could be a team that outperforms low expectations. My hot take is that the Saints should run away with the NFC South title this season. Sure, that might not mean much when the Panthers won it with a losing record last year, but I genuinely think they have a high ceiling. Tyler Shough was quietly great in his rookie season, while the offense has only gotten better with the additions of Travis Etienne and Jordyn Tyson—the Saints defense is decent as well. A Week 1 home game is favorable for the Lions, who get to face a team that might not have found their groove yet. W [... truncated ...]
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Friday in May. Eric Allen – 2026 Jets Schedule Analysis | Six Pack of Takeaways Randy Lange – Jets’ 2026 Home Schedule Shapes Up as a Proverbial Tale of Two Halves Randy Lange – Jets Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule Rich Cimini – New York Jets schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions Brian Costello – Jets 2026 NFL schedule takeaways: Easiest and toughest games Andrew Battifarano – Jets 2026 NFL schedule: Dates and opponents for Weeks 1-18 Brian Costello – Jets already cut undrafted rookie kicker Will Ferrin Brian Costello – Jets to face ex-coach Robert Saleh’s revamped Titans to kick off 2026 season Ben Krimmel – Jets 2026 regular season schedule: Gang Green has to wait until Week 6 for first division game Robert Sanchez – Jets signing veteran WR Tim Patrick to one-year deal Nick Wojton – 2026 New York Jets schedule: Full dates, times announced for every game Geoffrey A Knox – ESPN offers encouragement and caution regarding Jets QB Cade Klubnik Geoffrey A Knox – Jets continue their offseason culture shift with Tim Patrick addition Geoffrey A Knox – One word perfectly captures Jets’ biggest offseason improvement Dan Treacy – New York Jets schedule 2026: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule and predictions Matt Sullivan – ESPN analyst makes Cade Klubnik claim that makes no sense for Jets Matt Sullivan – Cade Klubnik’s landing spot with Jets receives unusual optimism Phil Sullivan – Tim Patrick Jets Signing Adds Veteran Depth to WR Room Phil Sulivan – Jets Schedule Released, Open 2026 Season Against Robert Saleh & the Titans Charlie Baduini – Jets may avoid facing Packers star Micah Parsons according to NFL schedule release Charlie Baduini – Jets’ Breece Hall contract aging like a fine wine after Dolphins extend De’Von Achane Charlie Baduini – Jets narrow down kicker competition in wake of Tim Patrick signing Charlie Baduini – Jets’ opponent could give Geno Smith more than enough fuel for revenge Michael Zimmelman – The Five Toughest Games for the 2026 Jets Schedule Enzo Flojo – Jets game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release Ben Strauss – Of course the Jets are opening 2026 season vs. Robert Saleh’s Titans Bailey Bassett – Jets sign ex-Jaguars, Broncos WR with 18 career touchdowns Here are your missed connections from yesterday
The NFL released the 2026 schedule last night and we now know who and when the Miami Dolphins will be playing. Hopes aren’t high for the Dolphins this season and the schedule is pretty daunting on paper with zero primetime games. In week 1, the Dolphins will be taking on the Las Vegas Raiders in a battle of new head coaches between Jeff Hafley and Klint Kubiak. Miami is also going to be traveling early at the beginning of the season. You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below. The 2026 Miami Dolphins schedule has been released and Jeff Hafley’s first season faces a few daunting stretches The NFL schedule makers didn’t to the Miami Dolphins schedule any favors early on in 2026. Or late, for that matter. Dolphins 2026 Schedule Takeaways The Miami Dolphins are not slated to have a single prime-time game next season and other highlights Miami Dolphins 2026 game-by-game predictions after schedule release The Miami Dolphins know where they’re headed, and when, now that the 2026 NFL schedule has officially been released. Running back revival? Maybe Dolphins were ahead of the curve with De’Von Achane and his contract The Miami Dolphins seemed ready to tear everything down on their roster this offseason, with one exception. They refused to entertain a trade of running back De’Von Achane. De’Von Achane’s Dolphins contract is spot-on for these five reasons The Miami Dolphins struck a 4-year, $64 million extension with star running back De’Von Achane before organized team activities begin. Dave Hyde: Achane’s contract is another step in new Dolphins direction Well, there’s another box checked. They’re adding up now. Young DTs Look for Next Step While Former Teammate Finds a New Team Benito Jones was the only one of the Miami Dolphins’ defensive tackles not brought back in 2026 Dolphins extend De’Von Achane – The Splash Zone 5/14/26 Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. Dolphins claim former Packers defensive tackle off waivers James Ester is heading to Miami. Miami Dolphins Discussion: New Draftee’s Jersey Edition We ask Miami Dolphins fans which new draftees jersey they will buy or at least want to buy. Miami Dolphins release full 2026 schedule, open with back-to-back road games The 2026 Miami Dolphins schedule is finally here. Tua Tagovailoa will return to Miami for preseason contest against Dolphins Falcons to visit Dolphins during 2026 preseason slate
The Miami Dolphins seemed ready to tear everything down on their roster this offseason, with one exception. They refused to entertain a trade of running back De’Von Achane . It seemed odd. The devaluation of running back around the NFL has been a notable trend. But the Dolphins, who traded away receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos this offseason, wouldn’t budge on moving their young running back. Then Achane got a contract extension from the Dolphins, and maybe it makes more sense. Achane signed a four-year, $64 million deal on Wednesday. Achane did get a lot of money … for a running back. He’s the third highest-paid running back in the NFL in terms of value per year, behind Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley . But among offensive playmakers, $16 million per season is perfectly reasonable for someone who can impact a game like Achane. He’s a highly paid running back but his contract would be a good value among receivers. Is it possible that the devalued running back has turned into the new bargain in the NFL? As running back values in the draft and in free agency lessened, the market for receivers skyrocketed. Alec Pierce might be the best example of it. Pierce was a second-round pick in 2022 and had little impact for the Indianapolis Colts through two seasons, never reaching 600 yards in a season. He took strides in 2024, leading the NFL in yards per reception and catching seven touchdowns, then in 2025 he built off that and had his first 1,000-yard season. Pierce had 1,003 yards and six touchdowns, then signed a four-year, $114 million deal to stay with the Colts before he hit free agency this offseason. There’s no question that Pierce, who has averaged more than 21 yards per catch the past two seasons, has a big impact and is an ascending player at an important position. But Achane’s deal is 56% of what Pierce got. Achane had almost twice as many touches last season (305) as Pierce has had in four seasons combined (156). Achane had 12 touchdowns last season, compared to 17 for Pierce’s career, and put up 1,838 yards from scrimmage. It’s not like Achane wasn’t efficient; he averaged a league-best 5.7 yards per carry. It’s reasonable to argue that a receiver like Pierce can impact defenses in different ways, and his value over replacement is higher than even the best running backs. But is Achane really just 56% the offensive player that Pierce is, as the contracts would indicate? Achane’s new deal would rank him 30th among receivers in terms of money per season, according to Spotrac . Among the players he is behind: Calvin Ridley , Michael Pittman Jr. , Jerry Jeudy , Wan’Dale Robinson and Romeo Doubs . He is also behind Rashid Shaheed , who signed a deal this offseason with the Seattle Seahawks at $17 million per season. Shaheed has tremendous value as a returner, but in half of a season with the Seahawks he had 15 catches and no touchdowns on offense. Does he have more value than Achane, who had 238 rushing attempts and led the league in yards per carry? The NFL thinks so. Money talks. Last season, the NFL’s shift toward the running game became a significant trend. More teams began running multiple tight end sets to attack defenses that got smaller over the years to cover spread attacks. Many blocking tight ends got good contracts this offseason, and many were drafted highly in April. Teams want to get explosive plays in the running game against defensive schemes with two deep safeties designed to eliminate those big plays in the passing game. It seems reasonable those offenses would covet elite running backs to maximize that approach. Achane is clearly elite. He is an explosive runner who is excellent in the passing game as well. He’s also just 24 years old. There could be concerns about whether he’ll hold up over the length of a long extension, especially considering he’s only 191 pounds. But in a salary cap world, the Dolphins decided that paying a running back $16 million per season was so valuable [... truncated ...]
Jaylen Wright's fantasy stock is impacted by De'Von Achane's contract extension
De'Von Achane's extension negatively impacts Ollie Gordon II's dynasty value
The Miami Dolphins have signed running back De’Von Achane to a 4-year, $68 million contract extension, making him one of the highest-paid players at his position. This move solidifies Achane as a key part of the team's future under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan
Malik Willis secured a starting QB role with the Miami Dolphins on a three-year deal but faces significant challenges in 2026. Despite a strong arm and rushing ability, his lack of NFL starting experience, questionable offensive line, and unproven receiving corps, alongside RB De'Von Achane, place him as a low-end QB2 option in dynasty leagues
There’s a lot of change happening in Miami , but one familiar face is sticking for the long term. Running back De’Von Achane agreed to a four-year extension worth up to $68 million to stay with the Dolphins, according to multiple reports. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Achane will get $32 million guaranteed and is now the NFL’s third-highest-paid running back at $17 million per season. Thus ends the rumors of any trades of Achane, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027. Miami general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said in April that the 2025 Pro Bowler was not going to be dealt and teams would have to look for their running back needs elsewhere. “He’s not available for trade,” Sullivan told reporters. “Things are going good — we’ve had some positive conversations over the past couple days, trending in the right direction. He’s obviously very important to what we’re doing … We’ll get to where we need to be, one way or another.” Achane, 24, had solid 2023 and ’24 seasons — 1,707 combined rushing yards and 23 total touchdowns — before really breaking out this past season with 1,350 rushing yards on an NFL-best 5.7 yards per attempt. He scored eight times on the ground and four more times through the air in what was his best season production-wise as a pro. The deal comes just days after the Jets made a similar move in extending running back Breece Hall on a three-year, $45.75 million contract with $29 million guaranteed. Miami is looking for better days after a 7-10 finish last season that saw head coach Mike McDaniel get fired and both quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and polarizing wideout Tyreek Hill cut . The Dolphins hired former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley and signed former Green Bay QB Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract, in all likelihood to become the next starter under center
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