Dolphins GM Reiterates Stance on Keeping RB De'Von Achane

Miami is focused on signing Achane to a contract extension rather than trading him away ahead of the NFL Draft.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:18am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a Miami Dolphins running play, with sharp planes of aqua, orange, and white overlapping to capture the dynamic motion and energy of the running back's movements.A cubist interpretation of Dolphins star running back De'Von Achane's explosive playmaking ability, as the team remains committed to keeping him in Miami.Today in Miami

Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has reiterated that the team has no plans to trade star running back De'Von Achane, who is seeking a contract extension. Sullivan said the team is trending in the right direction on getting a new deal done with Achane, who emerged as one of the NFL's most explosive playmakers over the past few seasons.

Why it matters

Achane has been a cornerstone of the Dolphins' offense, and the team is hoping to build around him as they enter a rebuilding phase under new head coach Jeff Hafley. Keeping Achane is crucial to Miami's plans, as he provides a reliable running game to complement their young quarterback Malik Willis.

The details

Achane, a 2023 draft pick out of Texas A&M, has played in 44 of a possible 51 games for the Dolphins over the past three seasons. In 2025, he had a breakout year, leading the NFL in yards per rush at 5.7 while running for 1,350 yards and 8 touchdowns. He also caught 67 passes for 488 yards and 4 scores, cementing his status as one of the league's most dynamic dual-threat running backs.

  • On Wednesday, ahead of next week's NFL Draft, Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan spoke about Achane's contract situation.

The players

Jon-Eric Sullivan

The general manager of the Miami Dolphins, who has reiterated the team's stance on keeping running back De'Von Achane.

De'Von Achane

The star running back for the Miami Dolphins, who has emerged as one of the NFL's most explosive playmakers over the past few seasons.

Jeff Hafley

The new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, who is leading the team's rebuilding efforts.

Malik Willis

The young quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, who the team is hoping can help solve their quarterback problems from the 2025 season.

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What they’re saying

“'Sullivan reiterates that RB De'Von Achane is not available for trade. He says things are trending in the right direction regarding his extension talks.'”

— Travis Wingfield, Host of the Drive Time podcast

What’s next

The Dolphins will continue contract extension negotiations with Achane ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, with the goal of keeping the star running back in Miami for the long term.

The takeaway

The Dolphins' decision to keep Achane is a clear signal that they view him as a cornerstone of their rebuilding efforts under the new coaching staff. Retaining one of the league's most dynamic playmakers will be crucial for Miami as they look to get their offense back on track and compete in the AFC East.