Achane is out for the season. Miami still has two backs to audition

Injury reshapes the depth chart

Miami placed running back De’Von Achane on injured reserve Monday, a day after he tore the ACL in the first quarter of a 24–10 loss to Kansas City. The injury came on an 11-yard run. Achane walked to the sideline and later returned there, but not to the game; the roster move ends his 2026 season. miamidolphins +1

Achane agreed earlier this year to a four-year, $64 million extension with $32 million guaranteed. General manager Jon Eric Sullivan had described him as a key part of the Dolphins’ rebuild, AP reported. apnews Miami entered Week 4 at 0–3 and must replace Achane’s production against Minnesota on Sunday. apnews

The production Miami loses

Achane’s season ends with 127 rushing yards on 34 carries and 49 receiving yards on seven catches, with no touchdowns. nfl In 2025, he ran for 1,350 yards, averaged 5.7 yards per carry and totaled 1,838 yards from scrimmage, earning his first Pro Bowl selection. miamidolphins He also scored 12 total touchdowns and had 488 receiving yards that season, according to NFL.com. nfl

AP reported Achane was the ball carrier or intended receiver on four of Miami’s first five plays against Kansas City. apnews Hafley said Miami still wants to run the ball, so the question is how the work will be divided. apnews

Wright returns on a limited basis

Jaylen Wright missed Sunday’s game with a stinger. AP identified him as the most immediate candidate to take more work. apnews Hafley said Wednesday he would practice on a limited basis as the team works him back; that is not confirmation he will play or start. miamidolphins

The Palm Beach Post projected Wright as lead back when healthy, with Ollie Gordon II behind him; that is a newspaper projection, not a team announcement. palmbeachpost Gordon had 41 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries after Achane went down. Miami also used receiver Malik Washington in the backfield. apnews

Two practice-squad backs are in the mix

Hafley said Miami would evaluate practice-squad runners Jarquez Hunter and Carlos Washington, then call one up to serve as the third back against the Vikings. miamidolphins The coach has not announced which one will get that spot. He also said Malik Washington’s use as a runner would depend on the game and situation. miamidolphins

That leaves two questions: can Wright progress beyond limited practice, and whom will Miami call up? The Dolphins will have to settle their third-back choice before the Vikings game; Hafley says the staff is evaluating both. miamidolphins