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Miami Dolphins RB De’Von Achane didn’t show up for OTAs Tuesday, which could fuel further trade speculation around the running back.<\/p>\n
Head coach Mike Macdonald has expressed confidence in the running back depth the Seattle Seahawks<\/a> possess this offseason. Meanwhile, Miami Dolphins<\/a> general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has called running back De\u2019Von Achane<\/a> a \u201cpillar\u201d for the franchise going forward.<\/p>\n But could Achane have other plans that causes the Seahawks to change theirs?<\/p>\n That could exist in the realm of possibilities after Achane didn\u2019t show for the start of Dolphins offseason workouts Tuesday.<\/p>\n New Miami head coach Jeff Hafley confirmed to reporters Achane was not in attendance Tuesday. Hafley said the running back was the only Dolphins player he was aware of not at the team\u2019s facility Tuesday.<\/p>\n The running back is entering a contract year in 2026 where he will make a $1.145 million base salary<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 26-year-old badly outplayed the contract last season. Achane ran<\/a> for 1,350 yards and scored eight touchdowns to make the Pro Bowl in 2025.<\/p>\n With his status in Miami a little uncertain, there could be an opening for the Seahawks to potentially exploit.<\/p>\n Dolphins\u2019 Jeff Hafley Addresses De\u2019Von Achane\u2019s Contract<\/p>\n After confirming the running back was not in attendance Tuesday, Hafley tried to deflect the contract situation around Achane.<\/p>\n \u201cI think those are talks for another time in between [De\u2019Von] Achane and \u2018Sully\u2019 (Jon-Eric Sullivan) and those guys,\u201d Hafley told reporters. \u201cI\u2019m not going to dive into those thoughts right now.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s all like, honestly, that\u2019s part of the business. It\u2019s part of what every team goes through in those situations and they\u2019ll work it out.\u201d<\/p>\n It is part of the business. It\u2019s also been Dolphins business this offseason to part with stars from its offense.<\/p>\n Miami released quarterback Tua Tagovailoa<\/a> and receiver Tyreek Hill<\/a>. The Dolphins then traded wideout Jaylen Waddle<\/a>.<\/p>\n Because of that, pundits have speculated Achane could be next.<\/p>\n If the Dolphins want Achane to be part of their future, then the running back likely wants to see that commitment in a new deal. Achane is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.<\/p>\n Sullivan told reporters<\/a> at the NFL\u2019s annual league meetings that signing Achane is a \u201cpriority.\u201d Until it happens, though, running back trade rumors are likely to continue, especially if he\u2019s not reporting to the team.<\/p>\n Could Seahawks Pursue Adding Dolphins RB?<\/p>\n The Seahawks are one of the most obvious potential landing spots for Achane because they lost Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker<\/a> in 2026 NFL free agency.<\/p>\n To replace him, the Seahawks signed Emanuel Wilson<\/a>. Interestingly, Wilson crossed over with the new Dolphins head coach in Green Bay. Wilson was the Packers<\/a> backup running back the past couple years while Hafley was defensive coordinator.<\/p>\n Wilson is one of seven running backs on the Seattle offseason roster. Ideally, Wilson will pair with Zach Charbonnet<\/a> to share the bulk of the backfield snaps in 2026. But Charbonnet is recovering from a significant knee injury he sustained in January.<\/p>\n Draft analysts have projected the Seahawks to select a running back in the 2026 NFL<\/a> Draft. But a trade for Achane could make more sense since he\u2019s a proven commodity.<\/p>\n Achane led<\/a> the NFL with 5.7 yards per carry last season. He\u2019s averaged 5.6 yards per attempt throughout his three-year career. In 2023 and 2024, Achane eclipsed the 800-yard mark.<\/p>\n He\u2019s also a strong pass-catcher. During 2024, Achane posted 78 reception, 592 yards and six touchdowns.<\/p>\n With seven backs already on the roster, the Seahawks don\u2019t really need more running back depth. Instead, they require a runner who could start. That\u2019s what could move the needle in Seattle.<\/p>\n Achane would offer that as a significant running back upgrade. Over the next few months, it would be wise for the Seahawks to monitor Achane\u2019s contract situation with the Dolphins.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDave Holcomb<\/a> is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers and a variety of other NFL teams. Originally from Pittsburgh, Holcomb has covered college and professional sports for outlets including FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker. 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