De'Von Achane reportedly reaches 4-year, $68 million extension with Dolphins

De'Von Achane will remain a centerpiece of the Miami Dolphins’ offense for years to come.

Achane reportedly reached a four-year extension with the Dolphins worth up to $68 million on Wednesday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Achane will reportedly receive $32 million guaranteed.

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Achane surpassed the four-year, $48 million contract extension that James Cook signed with the Buffalo Bills last offseason, which was reportedly his target. He’s now the third-highest-paid running back in the league at $17 million a season, trailing only Saquon Barkley at $20.6 million and Christian McCaffrey at $19 million.

Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan made it clear multiple times this offseason that Achane was unavailable for trade, despite previously stating that “nobody is untouchable in this business” and dealing wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, long considered a cornerstone of the franchise, to the Denver Broncos.

Sullivan also indicated that the team planned to extend Achane. The running back’s appearance at the Dolphins’ training facility after missing voluntary OTAs was viewed as a good-faith gesture that a deal would eventually get done.

Sullivan has referred to Achane as a pillar of the franchise, alongside center Aaron Brewer and linebacker Jordyn Brooks. After completing Achane’s extension, Sullivan is expected to pursue new deals for Brewer and Brooks, both of whom have one year remaining on their current contracts.

Since being selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Achane has become a key contributor to Miami’s offense. After missing six games and sharing carries with Raheem Mostert during his rookie season, Achane has since proven durable and has led the team in rushing yards over the past two seasons.