Dolphins injury update

Achane was among 28 inactive Miami players in a 24-17 win over the Lions due to a soft-tissue lower-body injury.

Dolphins sidelined running back DeVon Achane after soft tissue injury

The Dolphins beat the Lions 24-17 on Saturday night, and 28 players were inactive, including running back DeVon Achane.
Achane has a soft-tissue lower-body injury that will keep him out for days to weeks. Coach Mike McDaniel said he is not worried about Achane's availability for the season opener. Zach Sieler has a similar timeline for an undisclosed injury. Achane missed six games with a knee injury as a rookie in 2023 but played all 17 games last season. He has 411 touches for 2,496 yards and 23 touches in two seasons. Jaylen Wright, rookie Ollie Gordon II and Mike Boone are behind Achane on the depth chart.

This injury tests the Dolphins depth early in the season and their plan to share the load at running back without Achane. The team must balance short-term availability with longer-term health, especially after Achane's heavy usage across two seasons. The timeline days to weeks leaves a window for rehab but creates uncertainty for the opener and the game plan that follows. Injuries like this highlight how teams rely on backups and scheme adjustments to keep the offense flowing.

The situation also underscores how much Miami may depend on a renewed committee approach in the rushing game. If Achane misses more time, development of the next backs will shape the offense and potentially the coach's decision-making in weeks to come.

Highlights

Injuries shape the pace and risk of a season long grind