What happened: The Miami Dolphins and Pro Bowl running back De'Von Achane reached agreement Thursday on a four-year, $68 million contract extension that includes $32 million guaranteed, per Adam Schefter citing Schultz_Report. The deal secures Achane in Miami through the back end of the decade and removes one of the most explosive skill-position players from the next free-agent class.

Why it matters: Achane has been the engine of Miami's speed-first offense, and locking him up signals the Dolphins are doubling down on their backfield rather than transitioning away from a premium running back investment. At $17 million per year on average with half the deal guaranteed, the contract resets the top of the dual-threat back market and stabilizes Miami's offensive identity heading into the 2026 season. It also clarifies Miami's offseason hierarchy after a stretch of restructures and roster churn.

What to watch: Watch for cap-structure details (signing bonus, void years, year-by-year cash) and whether Miami follows up with extensions or restructures elsewhere on the roster. Achane's workload distribution heading into 2026 training camp will be the next tell on how Miami plans to deploy its highest-paid skill player.