Dolphins GM Declares Achane Unavailable for Trade

Miami Dolphins general manager JonEric Sullivan declared star running back DeVon Achane unavailable for trade on Wednesday, signaling the team's commitment to securing a long-term extension with the 24-year-old Pro Bowl player amid ongoing contract negotiations.

Achane, a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft out of Texas A&M, enters the final year of his rookie contract after a breakout 2025 season. He rushed for 1,350 yards on 238 carries, averaging a league-leading 5.7 yards per attempt with eight touchdowns. As a versatile receiver, he added 67 catches for 488 yards and four scores, totaling 1,838 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns. Those numbers earned him his first Pro Bowl selection and marked the third straight season he surpassed 800 rushing yards. Sullivan described Achane as a "pillar" of the franchise and a generational talent already on the roster.

The affirmations came during a pre-draft press conference in Miami Gardens, Florida, as the Dolphins prepare for the 2026 NFL draft with 11 picks, including the 11th overall selection. Sullivan emphasized Achane's importance to the team's rebuild under first-year head coach Jeff Hafley. "He is not available for trade,"...