Overview
- The Dolphins and Achane reached a four-year agreement Wednesday, with outlets reporting either a $64 million base that can hit $68 million with incentives or a $68 million total, and $32 million guaranteed.
- The pact carries an average of about $16–$17 million per year, placing Achane third among NFL running backs behind Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey.
- This is the first major long-term deal under general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, reinforcing plans to feature Achane in a run-first approach with new quarterback Malik Willis.
- Achane earned his first Pro Bowl in 2025 after rushing for 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns and adding 67 catches for 488 yards and four receiving scores.
- Talks escalated after spring trade chatter and his absence from early voluntary workouts, and Sullivan publicly declared in April that Achane was not available for trade.