The Miami Dolphins are making a statement with their checkbook, locking in one of the NFL's most explosive playmakers. Pro Bowl running back De'Von Achane has agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract extension, according to a source close to the deal. The contract, which includes $32 million in guaranteed money, places Achane among the league's elite at his position.
With an average annual value of $16 million, Achane now ranks third among NFL running backs, trailing only Saquon Barkley ($20.6 million) and Christian McCaffrey ($19 million). It's a significant investment for a player who has quickly become the centerpiece of Miami's offense.
Achane's 2025 season was nothing short of spectacular. He rushed for a career-high 1,350 yards on 238 carries, leading the league with an impressive 5.7 yards per carry. His first Pro Bowl selection was well-earned, as he also tallied eight rushing touchdowns, four receiving scores, and ranked fourth among running backs with 488 receiving yards.
His impact extends beyond a single season. Achane's 3,057 career rushing yards are the most by a Dolphins player in their first three NFL seasons, and his 1,277 career receiving yards rank second among Miami running backs in that span since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
New Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley didn't hold back when praising his star back earlier this year. "He's dynamic," Hafley said in March. "There are plays where you're not even blocked right, and he still gets 6 or 7 yards. His vision, his acceleration, his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield—he's so hard to defend."
This extension comes amid a significant roster overhaul in Miami. The Dolphins have parted ways with several established stars, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. But general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan made it clear that Achane was untouchable. "He's obviously very important to what we're doing," Sullivan said last month during contract talks. "It's all part of professional sports. We'll get where we need to be."
A third-round pick out of Texas A&M, Achane has already etched his name in NFL history. He is one of only seven running backs since 1970 to record 20-plus rushing touchdowns and 10 receiving touchdowns in his first three seasons. For Dolphins fans and fantasy football enthusiasts alike, this deal signals that the team's future will be built around speed, versatility, and game-breaking ability.