{"id":862649,"date":"2026-04-09T22:57:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T22:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/862649\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T22:57:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T22:57:23","slug":"devon-achane-trade-update-dolphins-stars-latest-move-crushes-fans-hopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/862649\/","title":{"rendered":"De\u2019Von Achane trade update: Dolphins star’s latest move crushes fans’ hopes"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Miami Dolphins<\/a> are entering a new phase of their campaign. As part of new strategies, the management has made roster changes. Tyreek Hill<\/a>, Bradley Chubb, Tua Tagovailoa, Alec Ingold and Jason Sanders, who had established careers in the NFL, are all gone. <\/p>\n

\"De\u2019VonDe\u2019Von Achane\u2019s absence from the Dolphins’ workout raises questions of contract negotiations with the franchise. (Instagram)<\/p>\n

As the era begins, what confuses the fans is running back De\u2019Von Achane<\/a>‘s<\/a> absence from the team\u2019s first voluntary offseason workout. The ongoing contract negotiations ignited fresh discussions.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old, who is entering the final phase of his deal with Dolphins, did not report on Day 1 of workouts, a move that’s widely considered business-related rather than disciplinary. Achane was also absent from the latest Instagram post of the Dolphins<\/p>\n

Contract talks take center stage<\/p>\n

Achane is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, and the Dolphins have already made their stance clear: they are interested in extending his contract. General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has previously described the running back as a \u201cbuilding block,\u201d with an extension considered a priority in the coming months.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, it\u2019s important to us to get a deal done with De\u2019Von. He is a difference maker as a player. We are in talks. We\u2019re gonna try to get that done. It\u2019s a priority to us. He is a building block for us as we move forward,\u201d Sullivan said. He also described Jordyn Brooks, Aaron Brewer “building blocks” even though they participated in the workout session<\/p>\n

Though he described Achane as a building block, he also expressed his interest in keeping him with the team. \u201cWe\u2019re excited about moving forward with Achane and getting him done and having him be a huge part of what we\u2019re doing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite that intent, no deal has been finalized yet.<\/p>\n

According to NFL<\/a>.com, the new head coach Jeff Hafley addressed Achane\u2019s absence but avoided diving into negotiations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose are talks for another time between Achane, Sully and those guys\u2026 I\u2019m not going to dive into those talks right now.\u201d He added: \u201cThat\u2019s part of the business\u2026 it\u2019s part of what every team goes through\u2026 and they\u2019ll work it out.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Dolphins have emphasized that offseason workouts are voluntary, making Achane\u2019s absence notable but not unusual in contract situations.<\/p>\n

A calculated move, not a controversy<\/p>\n

Reports suggest the absence is likely a strategic decision as Achane seeks clarity on his long-term future.<\/p>\n

Since being drafted in the third round in 2023, Achane has emerged as a dual-threat force, tallying 3,057 rushing yards and 22 TDs, plus 172 receptions for 1,277 yards and 13 scores in 44 games (36 starts).<\/p>\n

The Pro Bowl<\/a> running back is coming off a standout stretch, including a 2025 season where he led the league in yards per carry and proved his value as one of Miami\u2019s most explosive offensive weapons.<\/p>\n

Achane dominated on the ground last season, leading the NFL with a 5.7-yard average while ranking fifth with 1,350 rushing yards.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next?<\/p>\n

With negotiations ongoing and no signs of a fallout, the situation appears to be a classic NFL contract standoff rather than a long-term concern.<\/p>\n

For now, all eyes remain on whether Miami can secure its star running back before mandatory sessions begin or if the standoff stretches into the offseason.<\/p>\n

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