A third-round NFL Draft pick, Achane is a wild card this season for the Dolphins and Fantasy managers. At Texas A&M, Achane had a productive 2022 with 196 carries for 1,102 yards and eight touchdowns, along with 36 catches for 196 yards and three touchdowns. He brings more speed to Miami after running a 4.32-second 40-yard dash at the combine. He's small at 5-foot-9 and 188 pounds, but he might end up as the best running back for the Dolphins ahead of Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson. It's a crowded backfield and we'll see what happens in training camp, but Achane might be the preferred option for coach Mike McDaniel. Fantasy managers should target Achane first of the Dolphins backfield in redraft leagues, but Round 7 is the earliest to select him in all formats. In rookie-only drafts, Achane is worth selecting as a late first-round pick, and he has plenty of upside in this offense.
Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Could be No. 2 back Week 3
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Achane could serve as the top backup to starting running back Raheem Mostert in Sunday's game against the Broncos with Salvon Ahmed (groin) looking unlikely to play and with Jeff Wilson (ribs/finger) on injured reserve for at least two more games, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
After sitting out Week 1 while getting extra time to recover from a preseason shoulder injury, Achane made his NFL debut in the Dolphins' Week 2 win at New England. Though he handled only a limited role, Achane made the most of his five snaps on offense, carrying once for a five-yard gain and reeling in his lone target for a four-yard gain. Ahmed currently sits directly behind Mostert on the depth chart, but after missing practices Wednesday and Thursday, he appears to be trending toward sitting out this Sunday. An Ahmed absence would pave the way for Achane to step in as the No. 2 option out of the backfield, which would likely come with an increase in both snaps and touches even while Mostert continues to dominate the work.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Stashes (RB Preview)
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The Dolphins have brought Achane along slowly, but with Jeff Wilson still on IR and Salvon Ahmed now dealing with a hamstring injury, we may see Achane in the No. 2 role this week. With Raheem Mostert's injury history, that makes Achane one of the top stash candidates. He is blazing fast and should fit Mike McDaniel's system very well once he's ready.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Praised by coach, could play more
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Head coach Mike McDaniel said Achane could serve as the top backup to starter Raheem Mostert in Sunday's game against the Broncos with Salvon Ahmed (groin) set to miss the Dolphins' first two practices of Week 3, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
McDaniel said Achane "did well with his opportunities" in his NFL debut Week 2 at New England, carrying once for a five-yard gain and reeling in his lone target for a four-yard gain across five snaps on offense. With Achane's preseason shoulder injury behind him, the rookie third-round pick could be in store for more touches Week 3 if Ahmed joins Jeff Wilson (abdomen) on the sideline.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Quiet pro debut
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Achane (shoulder) had one carry for five yards and caught his lone target for four yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Patriots.
Achane was able to make his NFL debut after missing the Dolphins' first game due to a shoulder injury sustained in the preseason. The third-round rookie was used sparingly as starter Raheem Mostert carried the offense with 121 rushing yards and two scores. Fellow backup Salvon Ahmed suffered a groin injury in Sunday's win, so Achane may see his role increase against the Broncos next Sunday.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Making NFL debut on SNF
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Achane (shoulder) is active and will make his NFL debut Sunday against the Patriots, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Achane sat out Miami's Week 1 win over the Chargers, but the 2023 third-round pick is suiting up on SNF against the AFC East rival Patriots. Raheem Mostert -- who doesn't carry an injury designation after battling a knee injury earlier in the week -- is expected to lead Miami's backfield, but Achane's speed could allow him to find success in a change-of-pace role for an offense that remains without Jeff Wilson (abdomen).
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Full participant in practice
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Achane was a full participant in practice Wednesday.
Achane approached this past Sunday's game against the Chargers without an injury designation, but he ended up being a healthy inactive after he missed time in the preseason due to the shoulder injury. Now that he's had some more time to practice, Achane should be ready to make his NFL debut this weekend at New England. Top back Raheem Mostert missed practice Wednesday with a knee injury, and if Mostert isn't at full health by the time Sunday rolls around, Achane could end up taking on a meaningful role right away.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Inactive Sunday, as expected
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Achane (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Chargers.
Reports emerged earlier Sunday that Achane was headed for healthy scratch status, and that is now official. Raheem Mostert and Salvon Ahmed figure to handle the bulk, if not all, of the Dolphins' rushing work against the Chargers with Achane inactive. Meanwhile, the rookie third-round pick, who'd seemingly shed a preseason shoulder injury when he put in three full practices during Week 1 prep, will turn his attention to potentially making his NFL debut Week 2 on the road against the division-rival Patriots.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Starts as full participant
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Achane (shoulder) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Achane is practicing without limitations 18 days after being carted off to the locker room during a preseason game. Though Achane seems to have received a clean bill of health, he may not be in store for a significant role Sunday against Los Angeles in his NFL debut. Raheem Mostert is expected to start and veteran backup Salvon Ahmed (back) also managed full practice participation Wednesday.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Week 1 Waiver Priority List
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Hopefully, Achane's shoulder injury doesn't linger, and we'll see if he can play in Week 1 at the Chargers. The Dolphins need him now with Jeff Wilson (abdomen) on injured reserve, and Achane should emerge as No. 2 on the depth chart behind Raheem Mostert. We'll see if Miami adds another running back, and Salvon Ahmed should also get touches. But Achane is worth adding in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. I wouldn't be surprised if he's making a big impact by the middle of the season.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Sheds non-contact jersey
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Achane (shoulder) is practicing Monday without a red non-contact jersey, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Achane taking contact again represents a significant step forward in his recovery from a lingering shoulder injury. The rookie third-round pick will continue to do all he can to gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Chargers, as, with Jeff Wilson (abdomen) on IR, he would face significant opportunity if healthy. If Achane can't go Week 1, however, Salvon Ahmed (neck) could get a chance to work as the top backup to Raheem Mostert.
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Dolphins' Devon Achane: Week 1 Waiver Priority List
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Hopefully, Achane's shoulder injury doesn't linger, and we'll see if he can play in Week 1 at the Chargers. The Dolphins need him now with Jeff Wilson (abdomen) on injured reserve, and Achane should emerge as No. 2 on the depth chart behind Raheem Mostert. We'll see if Miami adds another running back, and Salvon Ahmed should also get touches. But Achane is worth adding in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. I wouldn't be surprised if he's making a big impact by the middle of the season.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Returning to practice
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Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Achane (shoulder) is expected to participate in practice, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Achane will practice for the first time since suffering a shoulder injury in preseason action Aug. 19. Even assuming the rookie third-round pick is limited in his return to the field Monday, that would represent a positive step in the right direction as he works to gain clearance for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Chargers. With Jeff Wilson (abdomen) on IR, Achane could get an opportunity to immediately operate as the No. 2 option behind starting running back Raheem Mostert, when healthy.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Should return to practice soon
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Coach Mike McDaniel said Thursday that he expects Achane (shoulder) will return to practice "sooner rather than later," Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
The rookie has been a limited participant in a non-contact jersey this week, working his way back after suffering a shoulder injury Aug. 19 in Miami's second preseason game. With Jeff Wilson (abdomen) on IR and out for at least the first four games, the Dolphins have Achane, Salvon Ahmed (neck) and Chris Brooks as options to spell starting running back Raheem Mostert, who has played more than 11 games twice in eight seasons. Achane has a nice chance to earn snaps and touches once he gets his shoulder injury sorted out.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Carted off the field Saturday
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Achane (undisclosed) was carted to the locker room during Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Prior to that, Achane had logged six carries for 27 yards. Per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com, Achane left the field under his own power, but was clearly in pain with what could be a possible shoulder issue.
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Dolphins' Devon Achane: Early offseason standout
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Achane has impressed early throughout Miami's offseason activities, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports.
Achane has stood out as one of the most explosive players in early offseason drills for the Dolphins, particularly in terms of pass-catching and his big-play ability. Of course, non-padded drills are exactly where the undersized speedster ought to dominate, but taking Achane's success with a grain of salt doesn't mean it should be ignored entirely. The rookie third-round pick is competing for touches in a crowded backfield, with veterans Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson presumably holding the fort atop the depth chart, so it's encouraging to see him already gaining momentum. If Achane manages to earn a significant role on offense, his 4.32-second 40-yard dash speed combined with head coach Mike McDaniel's scheme could be a recipe high-upside fantasy production.
