Dolphins, running back De'Von Achane agree to a 4-year, $64 million extension, AP source says

TL;DR

The Miami Dolphins have signed running back De'Von Achane to a four-year, $64 million extension, including $32 million guaranteed. Achane's average annual value of $16 million ranks third among running backs in the NFL.

Key points

De'Von Achane signed a four-year, $64 million extension
Contract includes $32 million guaranteed
Achane's average annual value is $16 million
He rushed for 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025
Achane is one of seven running backs with 20 rushing and 10 receiving touchdowns in first three seasons

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins and Pro Bowl running back De'Von Achane have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $64 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the deal, said the contract includes $32 million guaranteed. The extension was first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Achane’s average annual value of $16 million is third among running backs behind Saquon Barkley ($20.6 million) and Christian McCaffrey ($19 million). Achane rushed for a career-high 1,350 yards on 238 carries in 2025 and led the NFL with 5.7 yards per carry, earning his first Pro Bowl selection. He had eight rushing touchdowns and four receiving scores and ranked fourth among running backs with 488 yards receiving. His 3,057 career rushing yards are the most by a Dolphins player in his first three NFL seasons, and his 1,277 career receiving yards rank second among Miami running backs in their first three seasons since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. “He’s dynamic,” new Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said in March. “I mean there’s plays that you’re not even blocked right for and he gets 6 or 7 yards. His vision, his acceleration, the way he can catch the ball out of the backfield, he’s so hard to defend.” Despite embarking on a rebuild that has included releasing or trading many of the Dolphins' established players — including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle — Miami general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan made it clear that Achane was not available. A third-round pick out of Texas A&M, Achane is one of only seven running backs since 1970 with 20-plus rushing touchdowns and 10 receiving touchdowns in his first three seasons. “He’s obviously very important to what we’re doing,” Sullivan said last month amid contract talks with Achane, “and it’s all part of it. It’s part of professional sports. We’ll get where we need to be one way or the other.” \\_ AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi in Tampa contributed to this report. \\_ AP NFL:

Q&A

What is De'Von Achane's contract extension worth?

De'Von Achane's contract extension with the Miami Dolphins is worth $64 million over four years.

How does De'Von Achane's average annual salary compare to other running backs?

Achane's average annual salary of $16 million is the third highest among running backs, behind Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey.

What were De'Von Achane's performance stats in the 2025 NFL season?

In the 2025 season, Achane rushed for 1,350 yards, had eight rushing touchdowns, four receiving touchdowns, and led the NFL with an average of 5.7 yards per carry.