Dolphins officially announces obvious De’Von Achane injury move

During Miami’s opening drive in a 24-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, star running back De’Von Achane sustained a concerning non-contact knee injury. This injury limited him to just three carries for 17 yards, leading head coach Jeff Hafley to provide a postgame assessment that was “not optimistic” as the team began initial medical evaluations.

The immediate postgame pessimism indicated that a significant setback was likely. An official report shared by Adam Schefter on X confirmed the roster implications: the Miami Dolphins have placed running back De’Von Achane on the injured reserve list.

This transaction was a devastating confirmation after further medical testing revealed that Achane had suffered a torn ACL during the Week 3 defeat. As a result, he will miss the remainder of the 2026 season and will need knee surgery. Losing their dynamic offensive centerpiece is a major setback for a Dolphins team that is already struggling at 0-3, breaking in a new quarterback, Malik Willis, and dealing with a thin wide receiver corps.

With Achane sidelined and amidst challenges this season, Miami will now rely on a committee of running backs. This group will include Jaylen Wright, Ollie Gordon II, who rushed for 41 yards and a touchdown against Kansas City, and possible practice squad elevations like Jarquez Hunter, who will shoulder the backfield responsibilities while Achane begins his long rehabilitation for 2027.