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De’Von Achane Didn’t Report to Start of the Dolphins Offseason Program Today

Originally posted on Dolphins Talk | By Mike Oliva | Last updated Apr 7, 2026 3:53 PM ET

De’Von Achane Didn’t Report to Start of the Dolphins Offseason Program Today

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane did not report today for the first day of the Miami Dolphins’ offseason program.

It is a voluntary OTA, and they only did weightlifting today, but he failed to report.

Acahne is seeking a contract extension, and nobody expects him to show up for any voluntary offseason programs until he gets that long-term extension.

When we get to the mandatory OTAs and then training camp, Achane will report to avoid being fined, but he isn’t expected to participate in any drills unless he has that contract extension.

Achane will do a “sit-in” to avoid fines.

Dolphins RB De’Von Achane was not in attendance today for the first day of Miami’s offseason program

Hafley said it’s “all part of the business” and is confident it’ll all work out

— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) April 7, 2026

Some feel that Achane is on the trade block, and if the right offer came for him, the Dolphins would ship him away.

Gasoline was poured on that speculation a couple of weeks back when Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted that the Dolphins are telling NFL teams who are calling to trade for Achane that he is not available.

Some people feel it is a little gamesmanship by Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan to get a message out to the world that they haven’t received a good enough offer yet.

De’Von Achane was voted to his first Pro Bowl this past season, where he had a career year in production.

Achane ran for 1,350 yards in 16 games and had eight rushing touchdowns. He also led the NFL, averaging 5.7 YPC this past season.

He also had 67 receptions for 488 yards and four receiving touchdowns, cementing himself as Miami’s best offensive player in 2025.

Many expect Achane to sign a contract similar to what James Cook got in Buffalo last offseason, in the neighborhood of four years for $48 million with $30 million guaranteed.

This article first appeared on Dolphins Talk and was syndicated with permission.

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