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Source: Fins make Achane 3rd-highest-paid RB

ESPN · May 14, 2026, 1:36 AM

Key takeaways

  • The $16 million average annual value makes Achane the third-highest-paid running back in the NFL.
  • The deal marks the first major extension under general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, who called Achane a "pillar" of what the Dolphins are looking to build moving forward.
  • I mean there's plays that you're not even blocked right for and he gets 6 or 7 yards," Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said in March.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins and running back De'Von Achane agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $64 million, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday, keeping the Pro Bowler in south Florida through the 2030 season.

The $16 million average annual value makes Achane the third-highest-paid running back in the NFL. Bonuses could push the deal's total value to $68 million.

The deal marks the first major extension under general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, who called Achane a "pillar" of what the Dolphins are looking to build moving forward.

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