Dolphins Coach Downplays Achane Trade Rumors

Jeff Hafley says he expects running back De'Von Achane to remain in Miami.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:26pm

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Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley dismissed speculation that the team could trade running back De'Von Achane, saying he has a 'good feeling' Achane will remain with the team. Hafley's comments came after the Dolphins recently traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, leading some to wonder if Achane could be the next player moved.

Why it matters

Achane is a key part of the Dolphins' offense, so his potential departure would be a significant loss. The team's willingness to trade established players like Waddle suggests they may be open to further roster moves, making Hafley's comments about Achane noteworthy.

The details

During an interview on the Up & Adams Show, host Kay Adams asked Hafley about the possibility of trading Achane. Hafley chuckled and responded: 'I don't know about that. We'll save that for another day, but I've got a good feeling he's going to be around.'

  • The Dolphins traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle on March 29, 2026.

The players

Jeff Hafley

The head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

De'Von Achane

The running back for the Miami Dolphins.

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What they’re saying

“I don't know about [trading Achane]. We'll save that for another day, but I've got a good feeling he's going to be around.”

— Jeff Hafley, Head Coach

What’s next

The Dolphins will continue preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, which begins on April 23rd.

The takeaway

Hafley's comments suggest the Dolphins are not actively looking to trade Achane, despite the team's recent willingness to move on from other key players like Waddle. This could indicate the Dolphins view Achane as an important part of their future plans.