Miami Dolphins fans, take a deep breath and relax. New GM Jon-Eric Sullivan has put any trade rumors to rest regarding their dynamic running back, De’Von Achane. Despite whispers of interest from other teams, Sullivan made it crystal clear on Monday that Achane is staying put.
“There is zero effort on my end to move Achane,” Sullivan stated, as reported by Marcel Louis-Jacques. It’s clear that the Dolphins see Achane as a cornerstone of their future plans.
Sullivan didn’t hold back in expressing just how vital Achane is to the Dolphins' blueprint. “Achane is a very, very, very important piece of what we’re gonna do moving forward,” he emphasized.
“He’s a building block for us. It is a priority for us to get a deal done with him in the coming weeks, months.”
While acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the NFL, Sullivan reinforced his commitment to Achane. “Nobody’s untouchable in this business...
But there is zero effort on my end to move Achane. I’m very excited about him, the future of the Dolphins.
He’s a difference maker for us, and I see him being here and having a lot of success.”
Sullivan also touched on the strategy behind contract extensions. “Anytime you’re extending a player, you’d like to get ahead of the market,” he noted.
“Achane is Achane. Every deal is different.
Every player is different. We’re excited about moving forward with Achane, getting him done, and having him be a huge part of what we’re doing.”
For those teams eyeing Achane, the message is simple: he’s not on the market. With his contract nearing its end, he’s a prime candidate for an extension, underscoring his importance to the Dolphins' roster.
Achane, just 24, made waves as a standout at Texas A&M, earning first-team All-SEC honors in 2022 before the Dolphins snagged him in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Now entering the final year of his rookie contract, Achane’s numbers speak volumes. In 2025, he dazzled with 1,350 rushing yards on 238 carries, averaging 5.7 yards per carry, alongside 67 receptions for 488 yards and 12 total touchdowns.
As the Dolphins gear up for the future, it’s clear that De’Von Achane is set to be a key player in their quest for success.