The Miami Dolphins offense will undergo significant changes in the upcoming season with the release of QB Tua Tagovailoa and WR Tyreek Hill, and the trade of WR Jaylen Waddle. Mike McDaniel has been replaced as head coach, and Bobby Slowik will be the new offensive coordinator. The team has also acquired QB Malik Willis. Key players like De’Von Achane, Aaron Brewer, and Jordyn Brooks have been extended, while changes are expected at the wide receiver position
This article ranks the top 10 running back duos in the NFL for the 2026 season, considering individual stardom, balanced backfields, and recent production against projections. It also includes honorable mentions and discusses specific player pairings and their potential impact
The Dolphins have signed linebacker Jordyn Brooks to a three-year, $51.3 million extension, making him one of the highest-paid inside linebackers in the league. Brooks, a 2025 All-Pro, has been a key player for the Dolphins, recording the most tackles in the NFL over the past two seasons. This extension solidifies his role as a core player for the team under new head coach Jeff Hafley
The running back market had taken an economic downturn until Christian McCaffrey signed a two-year, $38 million contract extension averaging $19 million per year with the San Francisco 49ers during the 2024 offseason. McCaffrey was already the NFL's highest-paid running back with a four-year extension, averaging $16 million per year, which he received from the Carolina Panthers in 2020. He remained the only running back legitimately averaging more than $14 million per year under the 2024 extension. Saquon Barkley became the league's first $20 million running back in 2025 when he signed a two-year, $41.2 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles . The deal had a then-record-high $36 million in fully guaranteed compensation at signing. Derrick Henry subsequently signed a two-year, $30 million extension averaging $15 million per year with the Baltimore Ravens despite his high mileage and being 31 years old. Barring an injury, it was a certainty that Henry would easily eclipse the 2,500-career-carry mark during the 2025 season. Three running backs landed deals for more than $14 million per year this offseason. Kenneth Walker III signed a three-year, $43 million contract worth up to $45 million through incentives with the Kansas City Chiefs as an unrestricted free agent. Breece Hall , who was kept off the open market by a $14.3 million franchise tag, signed a three-year, $43.5 million deal worth a maximum of $45.75 million through incentives to stay with the New York Jets . De'Von Achane received a four-year, $64 million extension with $32 million in guarantees from the Miami Dolphins . Incentives make the deal worth up to $68 million. At $16 million per year, Achane is the NFL's third-highest-paid running back. Six running backs make more than $14 million per year. There could be as many as nine by the time the regular season starts in early September. Jonathan Taylor has entered the final year of a three-year, $42 million extension with the Indianapolis Colts , signed early in the 2023 regular season after acrimonious negotiations in which he requested a trade. He is likely looking for a new deal near the top of the running back market. Taylor probably thinks his place in the running back salary hierarchy shouldn't be any lower in a new deal than in 2023. For all practical purposes, Taylor was the NFL's second-highest-paid running back. Alvin Kamara's $15 million-per-year extension with the New Orleans Saints included a fifth new contract year worth $25 million for cosmetic purposes, artificially inflating his average yearly salary. The deal averaged $12.5 million per year through the first four new years. Doing the same thing would mean Taylor getting more than McCaffrey's $19 million per year. Taylor was coming off an injury-plagued 2022 season in which he rushed for a then-career-low 861 rushing yards while dealing with a terrible economic climate for running backs, when he got the $14 million-per-year deal. That isn't the case this time around. Taylor was selected to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his six NFL seasons in 2025. He was also named first-team All-Pro by The Sporting News, one of the three media outlets approved by the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement for honors incentives. Taylor was third in the NFL with 1,585 rushing yards last season. He led the league with 20 total touchdowns (18 rushing and two receiving). Taylor will be a prime candidate for a franchise tag if he doesn't sign a new deal. It will cost the Colts $18.7 million, given how the prior year's salary provisions work with franchise tags. That's 120% of Taylor's $15.562 million 2026 cap number. Jahmyr Gibbs and/or Bijan Robinson should reset the running market when signing new deals. Both are dual-threat, former first-round running backs. Robinson led the NFL with 2,298 yards from scrimmage (combined rushing and receiving yards) last season. It was the 12th-best single-season mark in NFL history. He also earned first-team All-Pr
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The NFL’s reigning tackling leader just got paid. Linebacker Jordyn Brooks and the Miami Dolphins have agreed to a three-year, $51.3 million extension with $35 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The 28-year-old Brooks is a pillar on Miami’s defense and was one of the few bright spots on the squad in 2025. Brooks registered an NFL-high 183 combined tackles and 99 solo tackles. He was named a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler for his performance. Brooks was originally drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks . He led the NFL in solo tackles (109) in 2021. He signed with the Dolphins prior to the 2024 season. The linebacker was previously entering the final year of his contract. OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) The Dolphins offloaded a lot of well-known players this offseason, such as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa , wide receiver Jaylen Waddle , wide receiver Tyreek Hill , pass rusher Bradley Chubb and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick as they go through a rebuild. But the team also gave notable extensions to center Aaron Brewer , running back De'Von Achane and now Brooks. It’s a clear indication that the Dolphins view Brewer, Achane and Brooks as building-block players as they usher in a new era of their franchise with head coach Jeff Hafley and quarterback Malik Willis . Brooks has led the Dolphins in tackles in each of the last two seasons. He’s produced over 140 tackles for two straight seasons and has registered over 100 tackles for five consecutive seasons. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: Dolphins sign NFL tackling leader to extension amid rebuild
The NFL Players Association released its annual Rising Stars list on Tuesday and the first overall pick of this year’s draft is one of the players at the top. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is No. 1 on the list of the 10 rookies that the NFLPA projects to be future members of the Top 50 list of licensed player product sales. There is also a list of 10 players with NFL experience who have not been on the Top 50 and it is topped by Saints quarterback Tyler Shough. Mendoza is followed on the list by Cowboys safety Caleb Downs, Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love, Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate, Eagles wide receiver Makai Lemon, Commanders linebacker Sonny Styles, Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, Giants linebacker Arvell Reese, Ravens wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, and Buccaneers edge rusher Rueben Bain. The list of veteran players also includes Bears tight end Colston Loveland, Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker, Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, Dolphins running back De’Von Achane, Bills running back James Cook, and Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez
This is Part II of my fantasy football top-36 overall players series. Analysis for the first 12 players went live on Monday , and I was able to sneak in Kenneth Walker III as the last on that list. He’d be the biggest surprise there, but the difference between Walker and the next half-dozen players in today’s column is slim to none. Unfortunately, what is “slim to none” before the season is going to be significant during the season. Let’s get these decisions correct. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season Picks 1-12 Picks 13-24 Picks 25-36 (coming Thursday) De’Von Achane, RB7, Dolphins It's fair to assume the very peak of Achane's fantasy status is behind him. He was the RB5 on RB7 last year, and he's been the RB7 on RB10 usage over the past two seasons in half PPR. He's even better than that in full PPR (RB6 on RB7 usage). Mike McDaniel is one of the best play designers in the NFL, especially for his RBs after orchestrating the Kyle Shanahan rushing offense for years. Achane has been the RB6 in rush yards over expected (+13%) over the past two seasons, while routinely getting to the edge off of fancy designs. I'm far less optimistic that new OC Bobby Slowik and his OL coach from a failed Texans stint will be nearly as effective on the whiteboard. There's also some risk that the new staff won't give Achane (5'9"/191 lbs) the same workload as McDaniel did. It takes some out of the box perspective to do so, and it's not a guarantee that his top-16 carries per game carry over. I think it will, but it's not a given. As important to everything else listed above is the QB change. Malik Willis will help Achane spring open rushing lanes, in similar ways Lamar Jackson has for his RBs over the years. Willis is also a threat for goal-line scores in ways that Tua Tagovailoa wasn't, and he's far less likely to check the ball down than Tua was because he can simply scramble himself. It'd be insane to not feature Achane as a receiver, however, so the Dolphins coaching staff would have to get a near failing grade to not keep Achane in the low-end RB1 mix, especially in full-PPR. They have nobody else to throw the ball to, and Achane is a building block for the entire organization. The underrated part of the Dolphins team is this OL. Aaron Brewer is a top-three center, LT Patrick Paul broke out last year with elite athleticism and first-round LG Kadyn Proctor is as big as a house with rare feet for his size. That is the foundation to keep Achane rolling, even if we'll miss McDaniel on the sticks. James Cook, RB8, Bills Cook was the RB6 on RB7 usage if we remove his Week 18 game. He did it on the most carries (19.1) and rushing yards (98.3) per game. All sustainable, too. His YPC (5.1) was great but not so high that it's not somewhat repeatable. It's just the reality of playing next to Josh Allen and behind a quality OL which returns 4-of-5 starters. Cook is also quite talented himself. Cook also didn't run super hot with TDs. He was the RB10 in inside the five-yard line carries. He had another five scores from outside the 20-yard line, but that's expected for someone as quick as he is in an efficient offense. The Bills were third in scoring last year and are second in projected scoring in 2026, per the betting markets. The RB depth chart is the same, and his play-caller Joe Brady was just promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach. The offense should feel nearly identical, with the only changeups being D.J. Moore is on the team and the OL coach is gone. That could matter on the margins, but Allen had a relatively down season last year and could be back to his MVP level self in a hurry. It's difficult to find the legendary season from Cook because he was the RB39 in receptions per game (1.9) and Allen will steal some short-yardage TDs, but it's hard to ignore his mid-range to low-end RB1 status, especially in half-PPR or standard scoring. Ashton Jeanty, RB9, Raiders Everything went wrong [... truncated ...]
Over his six career starts, Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis has scored 8.5 fantasy points per game with his legs alone. While that sample size is almost unusably small, it's easy to get excited about what a full season might look like, particularly when considering his draft cost against some of the league's elite mobile quarterbacks. Willis is being drafted as a low-end second quarterback, all but eliminating the risk of banking on an unproven starter in what projects to be one of the league's least exciting offenses. With the Dolphins most dynamic playmaker, De'Von Achane, sharing the backfield with Willis, it could be easier for defenses to keep both players bottled up without a true downfield threat, but Willis faced a similar situation as a rookie in Tennessee, where he was able to top 40 rushing yards in two of his three starts with a receiving room consisting of Robert Woods, Treylon Burks, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. If Willis can continue to make strides in the passing game while leaning on his legs to keep the chains moving, he could provide week-winning upside from the closing rounds of 2026 drafts as RotoBaller's QB21
With Miami Dolphins training camp starting in just about a week and a half, the team is gearing up to return to the practice fields in sunny Miami Gardens. After a flurry of moves this offseason, the organization’s roster looks much different than it has in recent memory. However, the team still has time to put the finishing touches on their facelift ahead of the 2026 NFL season — and Bleacher Report has a couple of ideas as to how the Dolphins could continue to reshape their roster under the watchful eye of new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. Here’s what Moe Moton proposed for Miami. Trade mid-round pick for Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette Based on overall career production, the Dolphins have the worst wide receiver corps. If they want to see quarterback Malik Willis make strides as a first-time, full-time starter, the club should look to bolster its pass-catching group. Miami could inquire about Legette, who may need a change of scenery. Through two seasons, Legette has caught 84 passes for 860 yards and seven touchdowns in 31 contests. As a former first-round pick, he’s underwhelmed, but a new opportunity to be the No. 1 wideout in Miami could lead to increased production. Trade RB Jaylen Wright to Houston Texans for late-round pick The Texans acquired running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions to bolster their ground attack. He’s entering his age-29 term after sharing the backfield with Jahmyr Gibbs for three seasons. Houston should add another early-down ball-carrier to split touches with Montgomery. Last season, Woody Marks averaged an inefficient 3.6 yards per carry as the team’s lead rusher. Houston can inquire about Wright, who may be expendable on the Miami Dolphins’ rebuilding squad. He’s in competition with Ollie Gordon II for the No. 2 spot behind De’Von Achane. This move would give the Texans a solid early-down duo while Marks retains a specialist receiving role and adds kick-return duties . ___ If you were the Miami Dolphins’ general manager, would you make these moves conjured up by Moton of Bleacher Report? If not, are there other moves you’d make to bolster Miami’s roster? Let me know in the comments below or on Twitter at @MBrave13. Fins up!
Welcome back to an annual tradition. We once again rank each NFL team's "triplets," otherwise known as their quarterback-running back-pass-catcher trio. It's a term that harkens back to the days of Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin, who led the Dallas Cowboys to a trio of Super Bowl victories in a four-year span. And we still use the phrase today. For the most part, the rankings defer to veteran skill-position players unless it is clear that a younger player would take the top spot, and it means erring on the side of caution when it comes to injuries. For example, Fernando Mendoza checked in at quarterback for the Raiders despite expectations that Kirk Cousins would start the year under center. Mike Evans represented the 49ers' top pass catcher ahead of George Kittle , while Malik Nabers remained the top option for the Giants . This is, incredibly, our 10th year ranking triplet groups. But in case you haven't read prior versions last year (2025) or the year before that (2024) or the year before that (2023) or the year before that (2022) or the year before that (2021) or the year before that (2020) or the year before that (2019) or the year before that (2018) or the year before that (2017), here's how the crew here at CBSSports.com recently set out to rank each team's triplets: John Breech, Tyler Sullivan, Jordan Dajani, Bryan DeArdo, Garrett Podell, R.J. White, Zach Pereles, Carter Bahns and myselt represent the decision makers. Without further ado... QB: Shedeur Sanders , RB: Quinshon Judkins , WR: Harold Fannin Jr . The Browns ranked 32nd in last year's rankings, and they check in dead last once again. Sanders was arguably the worst quarterback in the league, and it feels like this ranking is driven mostly by the expected production the Browns will get at that position because people have a pretty high opinion of Judkins despite his paltry 3.6 yards-per-carry average, and Fannin had a really nice rookie year. QB: Malik Willis , RB: De'Von Achane , WR/TE: ??? The group couldn't even come up with a pass-catcher to use for the Dolphins . Should it be Jalen Tolbert ? Tutu Atwell ? Malik Washington ? Greg Dulcich ? Rookie Chris Bell , who will likely miss a chunk of the season recovering from a knee injury? And yet, the Dolphins didn't even come in last here. That's mostly because of the respect that everyone has for Achane, who is one of the best and most explosive backs in the NFL , though Willis has his fans as well. Miami fell off 16 spots from last season, the largest drop in the league, thanks to the departures of Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill . QB: Cam Ward , RB: Tony Pollard , WR: Carnell Tate Ward's rookie season was a disaster, with horrid offensive line play and a struggling pass-catching corps undermining his performance. The Titans added a pair of wideouts in Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson , but Pollard is heading into his age-29 season, and there is little to point to in Ward's stat line that indicates that he's going to be a lot better. QB: Geno Smith , RB: Breece Hall , WR: Garrett Wilson IV The Jets fell six spots here despite replacing Justin Fields with Geno Smith. It feels like they're being punished for Smith's awful season in Las Vegas, which unfolded under horrendous circumstances in arguably the NFL's worst offensive environment. (Tennessee is the only team that has an argument for being worse.) Smith is also getting up there in age, though, so it's possible that he's just on the downslide of his career and will never get back what he had for a few years in Seattle. The Jets and the next three teams on the list were separated by a total of 0.2 points in the rankings. QB: Bryce Young , RB: Chuba Hubbard , WR: Tetairoa McMillan The Panthers moved up just one spot despite Young showing some improvement and McMillan putting together a very good debut season (70 catches for 1,014 yards and 7 touchdowns). This ranking doesn't show much faith in Young to take the next step as a passer, and tha
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Jalen Tolbert, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys, joins the Miami Dolphins for the 2026 season. After a limited role in Dallas last year, Tolbert showed promise in 2024 with 49 catches, 610 yards, and 7 TDs. He now has an opportunity to be a key pass-catcher for the Dolphins outside of De'Von Achane, especially with questions surrounding the passing game and QB Malik Willis. His current ADP of WR98 makes him a sleeper target
When the Miami Dolphins reconvene for training camp at the end of the month, they will do so with one of the league's most unproven wide receiver rooms, giving third-year veteran Malik Washington a chance to earn an important starting role. Washington caught 46 passes for the Dolphins in 2025, which trails only De'Von Achane among the handful of players still with the team, while free agent acquisitions Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell, and Terrace Marshall Jr. combined for only 24 receptions last season. Miami spent three of its 13 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft on receivers, but with the headliner of that group, Chris Bell, still recovering from the torn ACL he suffered in his final game with Louisville, some of Washington's stiffest competition for a spot atop the depth chart could come from third-rounder Caleb Douglas and fifth-rounder Kevin Coleman Jr. With a new coaching staff and a new quarterback in Malik Willis, the Dolphins will be rebuilding their offense from scratch. If Washington can earn his way into a featured role, he's a smart bet to outperform his current ADP of WR70, though how much of a difference that will actually mean for fantasy is still up for debate, as Miami projects to have one of the lowest-scoring offenses in the league
Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas has a path to snaps, but that alone does not make him a redraft sleeper. Miami selected him 75th overall after he posted 54 catches for 846 yards and seven touchdowns at Texas Tech, his second straight season with at least 54 receptions and 840 yards. At 6-foot-4 with a 4.39-second 40, Douglas brings a size-speed profile that stands out in an unsettled receiver room. The opportunity is real after the Dolphins released Tyreek Hill and traded Jaylen Waddle. So is the competition. Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell, Jalen Reagor, and fellow rookies Chris Bell (knee) and Kevin Coleman Jr. are all fighting for work. Miami is also replacing Tua Tagovailoa after releasing him and signing Malik Willis. Douglas is currently WR107 and 265th overall in RotoBaller's PPR rankings. That is deep-league territory, not a player fantasy managers need to force onto standard rosters. Douglas is worth tracking through training camp, especially if he earns regular outside snaps, but he can stay undrafted in most 12-team leagues for now
Chase Brown had a slow start to last year, largely due to the Joe Burrow injury that resulted in Jake Browning getting four starts. The running back averaged just 2.46 yards per carry through Week 5, but then turned it around and averaged 5.14 yards per carry after Joe Flacco took over for Browning and then Burrow returned to the field. Still, that slow start has the quick running back’s stock dropping to the point that coaches, scouts, and executives do not consider him to be among the top ten backs in the NFL, according to a survey conducted by ESPN . In his article on the survey, Jeremy Fowler shared the list of top-10 running backs and explained how it came together: Voters gave their own top 10 players at a position, then we compiled the results and ranked candidates based on the number of top-10 votes, composite average and dozens of interviews, with research and film study help from ESPN NFL analyst Matt Bowen as well as ESPN Research. More than 70 voters submitted a ballot on at least one position, and in many cases all positions. Additional voting and follow-up calls with those surveyed contributed to placements. Here’s the list: Bijan Robinson , Atlanta Falcons Jahmyr Gibbs , Detroit Lions Saquon Barkley , Philadelphia Eagles Christian McCaffrey , San Francisco 49ers Jonathan Taylor , Indianapolis Colts Derrick Henry , Baltimore Ravens James Cook III , Buffalo Bills De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs Breece Hall , New York Jets It’s easy to see why Brown would be left out of the top seven. And Walker is coming off a Super Bowl MVP performance. But Brown could arguably be better than Hall. Now here’s the interesting part: Brown wasn’t even included among the honorable mentions, who were Josh Jacobs ( Green Bay Packers ), Kyren Williams ( Los Angeles Rams ), and Quinshon Judkins ( Cleveland Browns ). Brown was, however, mentioned among those who also received votes, along with D’Andre Swift, Javonte Williams , Ashton Jeanty , TreVeyon Henderson , Travis Etienne Jr. , and Alvin Kamara
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here . There is an abundance of young talent in the NFL these days, and that wave of up-and-coming stars will become the faces of the league sooner rather than later. Our team of NFL experts put their heads together to identify the best and brightest of that bunch -- resulting in our ranking of the top 25 NFL players under 25 . As you might imagine, there were plenty of tough calls, both in terms of placement and which players were left on the cutting room floor. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels , who is coming off a disastrous sophomore campaign, remained inside the top 10. That's a testament to the strength of Daniels' rookie season, as well as the faith that he can bounce back with more talent around him, as Tyler Sullivan explains. You want a quick preview of the full list ? OK, fine. Here's a taste: 21. De'Von Achane , RB, Dolphins 22. Cooper DeJean , CB, Eagles 23. Sauce Gardner , CB, Colts 24. Joe Alt , OT, Chargers 25. Colston Loveland , TE, Bears One player who hasn't been on this list for 17 years is Aaron Rodgers . As the 42-year-old QB prepares for his second season with the Steelers , what can we reasonably expect from him at this point in his career? Who doesn't love a little fantasy football exercise in July? (Side note: Our industry-best fantasy football team is already prepping you for your 2026 drafts ). Our own Chris Hummer set out to build the ultimate college football team , using the best position groups from around the country. The usual suspects, such as Georgia , Ohio State and Miami, are represented, but don't sleep on the defending champs. Between Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh , Indiana has an elite one-two punch at WR, even if they aren't household names ... yet. Here's the breakdown of teams represented in our CFB Voltron by conference: Spoiler alert: One team that failed to make an appearance in that piece was Auburn , which is now on its seventh coach (including interims) since 2020. Alex Golesh will now get his shot to right the ship on The Plains, but he faces one big question. How long will it take him to beat Alabama ? 🎾 Wimbledon: Quarterfinals , 8 a.m. on ESPN ⚾ Yankees at Rays , 6:40 p.m. on Prime Video ⚾ Phillies at Reds , 7 p.m. on ESPN 🏀 Lynx at Sun , 7:30 p.m. on USA Network ⚾ Diamondbacks at Padres , 10 p.m. on ESPN 🏀 Fever at Sparks , 10 p.m. on USA Network
ESPN has started releasing their Top 10 position lists for the 2026 NFL season, and started with running backs . In what should be no surprise, Eagles RB Saquon Barkley lands on the list at No. 3 overall, down from No. 1 last offseason. Jeremy Fowler makes it clear in the article that the rankings are not a future projection, or a career-inclusive award, but rather best tried to answer who the best running back in the league is right now . Despite a drop in production in 2025, the coaches, scouts, and team personnel around the league didn’t penalize Barkley for his performance that followed a 2,000-yard season when it came to voting. “I’m not going to penalize him for a terrible all-around offense last year,” a high-ranking personnel official with an NFL team said, according to ESPN . “He’s still a three-down weapon and if I needed a running back for one season I’m still taking him 1.” One NFL coordinator explained that his only criticism of Barkley is that he doesn’t always produce when everything isn’t set up perfectly, with the RB needing lanes to be completely clean — something the coordinator said dates back to Barkley’s time with the Giants. We got to see a taste of that last season with the offensive line struggled and he tried to stretch the field with fancy footwork instead of a bull-like approach. Still, no one is questioning Barkley’s ability to be a game-changer, and hopefully with changes to the offensive scheme and coaching staff, things will be more cohesive for everyone in 2026. Full Top 10 RB list: Bijan Robinson Jahmyr Gibbs Saquon Barkley Christian McCaffrey Jonathan Taylor Derrick Henry James Cook III De’Von Achane Kenneth Walker III Breece Hall Three players received honorable mention — Josh Jacobs , Kyren Williams , Quinshon Judkins — and several other players received votes, including: D’Andre Swift, Javonte Williams , Chase Brown , Ashton Jeanty , TreVeyon Henderson , Travis Etienne Jr. , Alvin Kamara
The Miami Dolphins are entering a rebuild under new coach Jeff Hafley, with many expecting a rough season after parting ways with key players. However, the article explores a potential path to a winning season by focusing on an efficient, run-heavy offense led by running back De'Von Achane and quarterback Malik Willis, who is encouraged to lean into his mobility rather than traditional pocket passing
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