The Dolphins rewarded De’Von Achane after a 1,350-yard season, making him the third-highest-paid running back in yearly average. His $16 million average trails only Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey.
His rushing yards last season ranked behind only James Cook, Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor and Bijan Robinson.
Achane’s goal for 2026 is to outrush them all.
“For me, it’s trying to get the rushing title,” Achane told NFL Network on Sunday. “That’s something I want to do this year. I feel like if I got the rushing title, every game we’re doing something good. If we’re productive, if I’m being productive, helping my team win, I feel like as a whole, we’re doing something great.
“We got a lot of new faces, so I feel like I got out there, I’ve got to lead, and I’ve got to show by example.”
The Dolphins will lean heavily on Achane’s legs after trading wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and releasing wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
Achane led the league with a 5.7-yards-per-attempt average last season.
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