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The Miami Dolphins are reportedly open to trading star running back De'Von Achane, despite previous statements to the contrary. A proposed deal with the Denver Broncos would send Achane and a 2026 fifth-round pick to Denver in exchange for a second-round pick and more.
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The Miami Dolphins have made it known a few times that they don't plan on moving on from star running back De'Von Achane. Unfortunately for Dolphins fans who don't want to trade him, though, when a team is in a situation like Miami, anything is on the table.
If a team were to call the Dolphins with a first-round pick and other capital, there's a very good chance that Achane would be out the door.
In a recent trade proposal, the Dolphins would do just that in a deal with the Denver Broncos. The trade wouldn't bring back a first-round pick, but it would bring back a second and more.
Broncos Receive: RB De'Von Achane, 2026 Fifth Round Pick
Dolphins Receive: RB RJ Harvey, 2026 Second Round Pick, 2026 Fourth Round Pick
āThe Dolphins are rebuilding and might not want to commit the amount of money it will take to lock up Achane. A running back's shelf life is only so long, and if they don't feel like he is a piece that will at some point help them compete for a championship, it would make sense for them to trade him at the height of his value,ā Mark Morales-Smith of SI wrote.
If this were the Dolphins' return, I don't necessarily think this is the deal to make right now. Achane has a ton of value around the league, and it probably would be better to wait until the trade deadline and hope that they get a team desperate to trade for a running back. Still, the better plan should be keeping him around and trying to build around the young star.
In the proposed trade, the Dolphins would receive a second-round pick and additional assets from the Denver Broncos.
The Dolphins are considering trading Achane due to their current team situation, which makes any player potentially available for the right offer.
Trading Achane could significantly weaken the Dolphins' running game, as he is a key player in their offensive strategy.

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