Dolphins' Achane Skips Workout Amid Contract Talks

Miami Dolphins star running back DeVon Achane skipped the first day of the team's voluntary offseason workouts on Tuesday, amid ongoing negotiations for a contract extension as he heads into the final year of his rookie deal.

The 24-year-old Achane, a third-round pick in 2023 out of Texas A&M, earned his first Pro Bowl selection last season after leading the NFL with 5.7 yards per carry. He rushed for 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns on 238 carries while adding 67 receptions for 488 yards and four scores, totaling 12 touchdowns in 16 starts. Over his career, Achane has amassed 4,334 yards from scrimmage and 35 touchdowns in 44 games, including a standout rookie performance with 203 rushing yards and four total scores in a 70-20 win over the Denver Broncos.

Head coach Jeff Hafley addressed Achane's absence during a news conference, describing it as a routine aspect of the business. "Those are talks for another time between Achane and Sully [general manager JonEric Sullivan]," Hafley said. "That's part of what every team goes through in those situations, and they'll work it out." Hafley declined to provide further details on the discussions.

Sullivan has previously emphasized...