De'Von Achane has signed a four-year contract extension with the Miami Dolphins worth $68 million, including $32 million guaranteed. This deal marks a significant commitment from the Dolphins to the running back.
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De'Von Achane signed a four-year extension with the Dolphins
Contract worth $68 million with $32 million guaranteed
The running back agreed to a four-year extension with the Dolphins, according to multiple reports. Achane's deal is worth $68 million and comes with $32 million guaranteed. NFL insider Jordan Schultz was the first to report the compensation.
Achane is a real game breaker for the Dolphins, creating problems for opposing defenses with an elite combination of speed and explosiveness. Running backs haven't always been valued in the modern NFL, at least when it comes to receiving lucrative contract extensions.
The Dolphins new regime of Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan appeared to prioritize the 24-year-old, making him a key piece for the team going into the future. Perhaps this contract is the latest sign that the market for running backs is starting to shift in the position's favor.
Here's what to know about Achane's extension with the Dolphins.
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What is the value of De'Von Achane's contract extension with the Dolphins?
De'Von Achane's contract extension with the Dolphins is worth $68 million, with $32 million guaranteed.
How long is De'Von Achane's contract extension with the Miami Dolphins?
De'Von Achane's contract extension with the Miami Dolphins is for four years.
Who reported De'Von Achane's contract extension details?
NFL insider Jordan Schultz was the first to report the details of De'Von Achane's contract extension.
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Achane's contract makes him the third-highest-paid running back in the NFL entering 2026, according to Schultz.
"The [AAV] and guarantees are the most ever for RBs coming off rookie contracts," the NFL insider wrote on social media site X.
De'Von Achane stats
Achane has played in 44 games through three seasons with the Dolphins. He was drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, providing plenty of value on the field for Miami.
Listed at just 5-9 and 191 pounds, Achane's durability has quieted any concerns about his smaller frame at the professional level.
He is coming off his best season to date, posting 305 touches, 1,838 total yards and 12 touchdowns in 2025. That brings Achane's career total to 716 touches, 4,334 yards and 35 touchdowns.
