Achane back at practice, on track for Week 1 vs Colts

The Miami Dolphins received an encouraging injury update Monday when coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier said starting running back DeVon Achane returned to practice and appears on track to play in the team’s Week 1 opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Achane, who suffered a calf injury in training camp on August 13 and missed most of the preseason, was held out as a preventative measure and missed the team’s final two exhibition games before practicing for the first time in roughly three weeks.

"If he does not have any setbacks, he will be playing Week 1," McDaniel said. Grier added, "All indications for us is that he will be ready Week 1 to go." Achane’s availability is significant for a Dolphins offense that leaned heavily on his explosiveness last season. He rushed for 907 yards and six touchdowns and caught 78 passes for 592 yards and six touchdowns in 2024, giving Miami a versatile weapon in both the ground and passing games.

The positive news on Achane comes amid thin depth at running back. Alexander Mattison is on injured reserve with a season ending neck injury, and Jaylen Wright remains sidelined after a small procedure on his lower leg. Reports...