Dolphins Tell Teams RB De'Von Achane 'Not Available'

Miami Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan confirms the team has no plans to trade their star running back.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:54pm

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The Miami Dolphins have made it clear to other NFL teams that star running back De'Von Achane is not available for trade. Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan stated that Achane is 'not available for trade' as the team looks to rebuild its roster under new head coach Jeff Hafley. Achane is entering the final year of his rookie contract after a breakout 2025 season where he rushed for 1,350 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Why it matters

The Dolphins are in the midst of a roster overhaul, having released several key players like QB Tua Tagovailoa and WR Tyreek Hill. Keeping Achane, their top offensive weapon, signals the team's commitment to building around the young running back as they transition to a new era under Hafley.

The details

Despite inquiries from other teams, the Dolphins have firmly told them that Achane is not available for trade. GM Jon-Eric Sullivan said the team has had 'positive conversations' with Achane and that 'things are trending in the right direction.' The Dolphins plan to build their offense around Achane and free agent QB Malik Willis, who is expected to be the team's new starting quarterback.

  • Achane is entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2026.

The players

De'Von Achane

A 24-year-old running back for the Miami Dolphins who rushed for 1,350 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2025, leading the NFL in yards per carry.

Jon-Eric Sullivan

The general manager of the Miami Dolphins who has stated the team has no plans to trade Achane.

Jeff Hafley

The new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, who is overseeing the team's roster rebuild.

Tua Tagovailoa

The former starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins who was released as part of the team's roster overhaul.

Tyreek Hill

The former star wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins who was also released as part of the team's roster changes.

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What they’re saying

“'Things are going good. We've have some positive conversations over the last couple days. Trending in the right direction. He's obviously very important to what we're doing. It's all part of it. It's part of professional sports. We'll get where we need to be one way or another, but yeah, things are trending in the right direction.'”

— Jon-Eric Sullivan, Miami Dolphins General Manager

What’s next

The Dolphins will look to finalize a contract extension with Achane before the start of the 2026 season, ensuring he remains a key part of their rebuilding efforts.

The takeaway

The Dolphins' decision to keep Achane signals their commitment to building around young, talented players as they transition to a new era under head coach Jeff Hafley. Retaining their star running back is a crucial first step in the team's roster overhaul.