Dolphins double down on RB De'Von Achane with historic contract extension

It is an offseason of change for the Miami Dolphins, and that has included a significant teardown and overhaul of the team's roster. But the one player who has remained through all of it is running back De'Von Achane, and it appears he is going to be there for quite some time.

The Dolphins reportedly signed Achane to a four-year, $68 million extension on Wednesday that includes $32 million in guarantees.

The $17 million per year average salary makes him the third-highest paid running back in the NFL.

Dolphins had to keep somebody, and De'Von Achane is the player they chose

The Dolphins have spent the offseason gutting the major parts of their offense, replacing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with Malik Willis, releasing wide receiver Tyreek Hill and trading wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.

All of those changes and the start of another massive rebuild resulted in speculation that Achane could be the next player out the door. 

The Dolphins, however, have remained committed to keeping Achane on their roster and doubled down on that commitment with this contract extension.