McDaniel was vague on specifics or a timeline for Achane's injury, only saying that the injury is not severe and that he will be kept out "between days and weeks," indicating that his availability for Miami's Week 1 opener is not in jeopardy. A similar timeline was also provided for another injured Dolphin, defensive lineman Zach Sieler.

Miami Dolphins stars De'Von Achane and Zach Sieler are dealing with injuries that should keep them out of action in upcoming practices, "but not too long," according to head coach Mike McDaniel.

Easily the most promising cog of Miami's offense, third-year running back De'Von Achane has been the team's not-so-secret weapon since bursting onto the scene in 2023. But with the regular season kicking off soon, the 23-year-old's Week 1 availability is suddenly in question.

Miami is emphasizing physicality this season, but speedy running back De’Von Achane is still in line for plenty of touches.

Dolphins RB De’Von Achane has a lower-body soft tissue injury but coach McDaniel says he’ll return for the Sept. 7 season opener vs Colts.

2025 Outlook: Achane is a difficult back to project, but the Dolphins still desperately need his hands in the passing game. It is difficult to see how he falls out of the top 12, and easy to envision him sneaking into the top five with even modest efficiency gains or better long-gain luck.

De'Von Achane is expected to miss "between days and weeks" after suffering a lower body soft tissue injury, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel announced on Aug. 16.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel revealed that running back De'Von Achane is nursing a lower-body soft tissue injury, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.

The NFL's running back market can be a tough nut to crack. Buffalo Bills running back James Cook found that out the hard way this offseason after angling for a new extension from the team. Cook did get an extension like he was hoping for,