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Dolphins claim Kaytron Allen off waivers amid Achane injury

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:48 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Dolphins claim Kaytron Allen off waivers amid Achane injury

Summary

The Miami Dolphins have claimed running back Kaytron Allen off waivers from the Washington Commanders as they manage their backfield following De’Von Achane’s season-ending ACL injury. Allen was picked in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft and had previously appeared in all four games for Washington this season. He recorded 41 rushing yards on 12 carries and contributed on special teams. The move comes a day after the Commanders released him to make room for veteran Austin Ekeler. Miami will face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday as they seek their first win of the season.

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Status Watch

•Dolphins claim Kaytron Allen off waivers from Commanders
•Achane suffered an ACL injury in Week 3
•Allen recorded 41 rushing yards in four games for Washington
•Miami hosts Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday
•Dolphins are 0-4 this season under coach Jeff Hafley

Latest Updates

9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins claim ex-Commanders rusher off waivers after De’Von Achane injury
9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Dolphins claim former Washington Commanders RB off waivers

What they're saying

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The Miami Dolphins claimed rookie running back Kaytron Allen off waivers from the Washington Commanders on Friday as the organization continues addressing its backfield following De’Von Achane’s season-ending ACL injury. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the move Friday on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Source: Former Commanders RB Kaytron Allen was […] The post Dolphins claim ex-Commanders rusher off waivers after De’Von Achane injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports