Dolphins star not attending workouts should pique interest of Broncos, Seahawks

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The Miami Dolphins might have a holdout on their hands and that should pique the interest of the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks.

According to new Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley, star running back De'Von Achane is not in attendance for the start of voluntary workouts.

Now, it's important to note that Achane does not have to attend said workouts, as the "voluntary" part suggests, but Hafley did hint Achane's reasoning is contract-related.

"It's part of the business," Hafley said.

Why De'Von Achane could hold out

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Achane is coming off an electric season that saw him explode for over 1,800 yards from scrimmage and 12 total touchdowns.

Making that season more impressive is the fact that Achane had nothing around him to take pressure off in what was a terrible Dolphins offense.

And, now that the Dolphins have traded Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, he is really the only semblance of offensive firepower Miami has, which is bad news for new quarterback Malik Willis and only increases Achane's value to Miami.

Entering his fourth year, Achane is now extension eligible in the final year of his rookie deal and it would appear he does not want to wait, an approach that is understandable considering how fragile a running back's career can be.

Broncos, Seahawks should call the Dolphins

Two teams that could have interest in Achane are the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks, both of whom don't have a great running back situation.

The Broncos re-signed J.K. Dobbins to pair with RJ Harvey for another season, but Dobbins has routinely dealt with injury issues during his career and the jury is still out on Harvey as he enters his second season.

Meanwhile, the Seahawks have an even shakier situation.

They lost Kenneth Walker in free agency and their presumed starting running back, Zach Charbonnet, may not be ready for the start of the season thanks to a torn ACL.

Seattle has not signed a bona fide starter in free agency, with the team only adding a career backup in Emanuel Wilson, who joins a running backs room that also includes George Holani and Kenny McIntosh.

We do believe the Dolphins and Achane will get something done, but if that does not happen, expect the Seahawks and Broncos to at least put in a call.

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