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The Bleacher Report piece surveys eight polarizing fantasy football players for 2026, examining upside and risk from Caleb Williams’ boom‑or‑bust start to buy/sell calls on Lamar Jackson (buy), Kyren Williams (sell), De'Von Achane (sell), DeVonta Smith (buy), Nico Collins (sell), Travis Kelce (buy) and Sam LaPorta (sell). It blends past production, offensive context and durability/volume concerns to guide draft decisions.
In the Dolphins’ preseason opener, Malik Willis led a 14-play touchdown drive, going 4-of-5 for 45 yards and adding 9 rushing yards on two attempts. Coach Jeff Hafley called him extremely composed and accurate with strong leadership, highlighting the O-line and the run game with De’Von Achane; Achane added that Willis’s dual-threat ability makes him a dynamic addition as Miami builds its post-Tua foundation.
Malik Willis showed command in his first Dolphins action, directing a 93-yard opening drive and finishing 4-for-5 for 43 yards as the Dolphins fell 20-7 to the Washington Commanders in a preseason debut. Rookie Caleb Douglas hauled in a spectacular 28-yard one-handed catch on the first third-down, underscoring early chemistry. The starting offensive line blocked well, enabling De’Von Achane to gain 36 yards and score, and the linebacker corps looked like the strongest unit. But depth behind the starters struggled: backups threw multiple interceptions, the offense stalled, and the defense allowed 20 unanswered points, highlighting depth concerns if injuries mount.
Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley warned that running back De’Von Achane could be a workhorse this season, predicting some games with 40–45 touches and joking that Hafley might have to carry him back to the locker room, while praising Achane’s intelligence, leadership, and energy.
FantasyPros’ expert consensus rankings highlight three players to fade in 2026 drafts: Jalen Hurts at a midrange QB1 price due to limited passing upside and declining rushing TDs; DeVon Achane facing a challenging setup with a weak Dolphins line and Malik Willis at QB; and Brian Thomas Jr. showing a sophomore slump with reduced targets and stiffer competition, illustrating how experts’ guidance can diverge from ADP when drafting.
Travis Hunter stole the show at Sunday’s Back Together Weekend, flashing in both offense and defense for Jacksonville with a pick and a 35-yard grab as part of what NFL observers called one of the best practices of the camp; other key notes included Jahmyr Gibbs holding in with Lions negotiations, Jaxson Dart adjusting to a new Giants offense, De’Von Achane targeting the NFL rushing title with the Dolphins, and Arizona’s unofficial depth chart suggesting a committee approach for Jeremiyah Love. NFL Network coverage highlighted a slate of camp storylines across the league.
Miami signed LB Jordyn Brooks to a 3-year, $51.3 million extension with $35 million guaranteed, signaling him as a core piece under the new regime. That move could accelerate Tyrel Dodson’s trade candidacy, as GM Jon-Eric Sullivan rebuilds around rookies Jacob Rodriguez and Kyle Louis; Dodson’s starting status is now precarious despite strong 2025 production, with De’Von Achane and Aaron Brewer also solidified as part of the foundation.
The Miami Dolphins gave running back De'Von Achane a 4-year, $68 million extension (about $17M per year with $32M guaranteed), making him the NFL’s third-highest-paid RB and the face of the team's rebuild, signaling plans to lock up other core pillars while focusing on the run game.
The Miami Dolphins finalized a four-year extension with running back De’Von Achane, adding five more years including his rookie deal. Reported values hover around $64-68 million, with the new-money average around $16-17 million per year, placing Achane among the top-paid running backs in the NFL behind Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey.
ESPN’s Dan Graziano suggests the Dolphins didn’t move star RB De’Von Achane during the draft because only a first-round pick would have altered their view of him as part of the future; Miami is pursuing a long-term extension, likely in the $12–14 million/year range, and a trade remains unlikely but could hinge on offers or future contract/cap space changes after June 1.
De’Von Achane showed up for the Dolphins’ voluntary workouts as a sign of good faith in ongoing contract talks, with his rookie deal through 2026 and Miami not trading him for now, underscoring the high stakes for a running back with a short shelf life.
Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan says talks with running back De’Von Achane on a contract extension are trending positively, with Achane seeking a deal as he nears the end of his rookie contract. Talks on extensions for center Aaron Brewer and linebacker Jordyn Brooks are ongoing but not imminent. The team won’t pursue a big summer free-agent splurge despite potential cap space around $22 million by June 2, instead prioritizing signing the draft class and maintaining a best-player-available approach, with input from Troy Aikman and Dan Marino and an emphasis on versatility in the roster.
An opinion piece argues the Dolphins should trade De'Von Achane amid stalled contract talks and a looming rebuild, valuing compensation from a contender over a costly new deal. It recommends leveraging Day 2 picks or drafting a cheaper back to replace him, emphasizing a draft-driven path to competitiveness and cautioning against long-term RB contracts for a team in transition.
Miami Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan says the team plans to extend running back De’Von Achane, center Aaron Brewer and inside linebacker Jordyn Brooks, with Achane prioritized as a building block. The club may seek additional draft capital amid a rebuild, and recent contract restructurings tied to Jaylen Waddle’s trade are part of the cap strategy, while Brooks has drawn interest but remains under consideration.
The Dolphins restructured the contracts of De’Von Achane and Aaron Brewer to clear cap space for a potential Jaylen Waddle trade; the moves won’t affect long‑term extensions for either player, and Miami now has about $2 million in cap room with a goal of surpassing $20 million by June 2 for Chubb’s post‑June 1 release and rookie signings. Achane, coming off a Pro Bowl season (1,350 rushing yards, 5.7 YPC, 8 rushing TDs, 67 receptions), is expected to seek a multi‑year deal, while Brewer, a 2nd‑team All‑Pro anchor, is also considered a key extension candidate.