Source: Fins make Achane 3rd-highest-paid RB
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- De'Von Achane signs a four‑year, $64 million extension with the Miami Dolphins, $32 million guaranteed and a $16 million average annual value, placing him third‑highest‑paid among NFL running backs; bonuses could raise the total to $68 million.
- De'Von Achane rushed for a career‑high 1,350 yards in 2025, earned his first Pro Bowl, leads qualified backs with 5.6 yards per carry and ties for second‑most 50‑yard runs.
- Jon‑Eric Sullivan called Achane a “pillar” of the Dolphins’ future and said signing him before the draft was a priority, marking his first major extension as GM.
- Kadyn Proctor expressed excitement to block for Achane, underscoring the team's emphasis on a strong running game after drafting the tackle in the first round.
Why it matters: The Dolphins secure Achane through 2030, cementing his role as a core offensive weapon and setting a new salary benchmark for running backs, while rivals lose a potential free‑agent target.
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