Dolphins not interested in trading star running back De'Von Achane, GM
Jon-Eric Sullivan says
[April 16, 2026]
By ALANIS THAMES
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Jon-Eric Sullivan is looking
for generational players to add in next week's NFL draft.
The Miami Dolphins general manager knows he already has one on his
roster in De'Von Achane, and he has no interest in parting ways with the
star running back. |
Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan gestures during a
pre-NFL draft football press conference Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in
Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) |
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Despite unloading the majority of Miami's core from the last few
seasons, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and receivers
Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill, Sullivan said Wednesday that
Achane is not going anywhere amid contract negotiations.
He is not available for trade," Sullivan said. "Things are
going good. We've had some positive conversations over the last
couple of days. Trending in the right direction.
Achane is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is
expected to be a key piece of Miami's rebuilt roster along with
quarterback Malik Willis, whom Miami acquired after cutting
Tagovailoa in March.
Achane rushed for at least 800 yards in each of his first three
seasons, with 1,350 yards on 238 carries last season. He
averaged a league-leading 5.7 yards per carry with eight rushing
touchdowns, along with 488 receiving yards and four receiving
scores.
The Dolphins have 11 total picks in the 2026 draft, including
the 11th overall selection.
Sullivan also had had talks on potential contract extensions for
center Aaron Brewer and linebacker Jordyn Brooks, though nothing
is imminent for either veteran. Both were captains for the
Dolphins last season.
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