First-year Dolphins HC discusses whether team could trade RB De'Von Achane this offseason

When asked about speculation over a potential Achane exit, Hafley told Adams, "I don't know about that one."

"I got a good feeling he's gonna be around," Hafley added.

He also commented on pairing Achane with dual-threat quarterback Malik Willis, who signed a three-year, $67.5M contract in free agency, and the potential of having a potent rushing attack.

"It will be hard to defend," Hafley said. "Obviously Achane's a great player," he continued.

Last season, Achane was named to his first Pro Bowl after rushing for a career-high 1,350 yards and scoring eight touchdowns. He led the league by averaging 5.7 yards per carry and has averaged 5.6 yards per attempt through his first three seasons.

A 2023 third-round pick, Achane is entering the final season of his rookie contract. For a team that already has $56.686M in dead money on the 2027 cap after releasing Tagovailoa and edge-rusher Bradley Chubb and isn't expected to contend anytime soon, it might not be the best idea to invest heavily in Achane's second contract, which would make him valuable on the trade market.

According to Hafley, however, the Dolphins intend to try to make things work with Achane and Willis. As the team's best remaining offensive playmaker, it would be hard for Miami to part with Achane. But with a big enough offer, the Dolphins may be doing themselves a disservice by not adding to their haul of draft picks. They currently have seven in the 2026 NFL Draft's top 100, including two firsts, a second and four thirds. 

For a team clearly in transition, trading Achane would align with its previous offseason moves, albeit at the expense of any hope at having a respectable team this fall. That appears to be too much of a sacrifice for the Dolphins to make in their first season under Hafley, even if it hurts them in the long run.