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De’Von Achane has torn ACL as miserable Dolphins season already veering toward disaster

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Ehalt, M. (2026, September 28). De’Von Achane has torn ACL as miserable Dolphins season already veering toward disaster. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/28/sports/devon-achane-has-torn-acl-as-miserable-dolphins-season-already-veering-toward-disaster/

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Dolphins running back De’Von Achane suffered a season-ending torn ACL during Sunday's game against the Chiefs, further complicating Miami’s already struggling season. The injury occurred early in the match when Achane was tackled by Kansas City’s Alohi Gilman and has significant implications for the Dolphins' offensive outlook. With Miami projected to be one of the league’s worst teams entering the season, this development increases their likelihood of securing a top draft pick next year.

Written by AI on 2026-09-28, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins star running back, suffered a season-ending knee injury during their game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The 24-year-old left with what later turned out to be a torn ACL, which he sustained after being tackled early in the first quarter. His absence significantly impacted the Dolphins' performance; they lost 24-10 and now sit at 0-3 for the season. Achane, who signed a four-year, $64 million extension earlier this year with $32 million guaranteed, was instrumental to the team's rebuilding phase. His injury leaves Miami heavily reliant on backups like Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright, as he is seventh on the Dolphins' all-time rushing list despite only playing in 47 games prior to his latest setback.

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“While both articles describe the same game and injury to De'Von Achane, they are reporting on different aspects of the incident: one on the overall game outcome, and the other specifically on the aftermath and seriousness of Achane's injury.”

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The Dolphins already are being speculated as a potential 0-17 team and losing their best offensive playmaker isn’t going to quell those concerns. asserted

losing → speculate → concerns

Star running back De’Von Achane suffered a season-ending torn ACL on Sunday against the Chiefs, NFL Network reported Monday morning. Miami head coach Jeff Hafley indicated after the 24-10 home loss that the team feared for the worst. asserted

team → suffer → worst

“To be honest with you, it does not sound optimistic,” he said. asserted

he → sound → you

Achane, 24, appeared to suffer the injury on the Dolphins’ fifth offensive snap Sunday after being tackled oddly by Kansas City’s Alohi Gilman. asserted

Achane → appear → Gilman

He gingerly walked off the field and did not return after tallying three carries for 17 yards. asserted

He → walk → yards

This injury comes just four months after Miami rewarded the former third-round pick with a four-year, $64 million extension. asserted

Miami → come → extension

Achane had been off to a slow start by his standards, tallying just 34 rushes for 127 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and zero touchdowns. asserted

Achane → tally → carry

Normally a dual-threat back, he added just seven catches for 49 yards and zero scores. asserted

he → add → yards

The ineptitude of Miami’s offense seemingly took its toll on his production, with the Dolphins — alongside New England — averaging a league-low 12 points per game. asserted

Dolphins → take → game

Miami (0-3) is generating the seventh-fewest offensive yards per game, the ninth-fewest passing yards per game and the 13th-fewest rushing yards per contest. asserted

Miami → generate → contest

Achane tallied 1,838 total yards last season to earn his first career Pro Bowl honor. asserted

Achane → tally → honor

Second-year sixth-round pick Ollie Gordon replaced Achane and tallied 17 rushes for 41 yards while also finding the end zone. asserted

Gordon → replace → zone

The Dolphins entered the season projected to be one of the NFL’s worst teams and this injury only solidifies their chances to be picking No. 1 in next year’s draft. asserted

injury → enter → draft

Week 4 brings an uphill challenge on the road against an undefeated Vikings team that loves to blitz under uber-aggressive defensive coordinator Brian Flores. asserted

that → bring → Flores

De’Von Achane has torn ACL as miserable Dolphins season already veering toward disaster

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