Dolphins RB De'Von Achane could see 40-plus touches in games
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley indicated that running back De'Von Achane may receive 40 or more touches in some games this season. Coming off a Pro Bowl year in 2025, Achane recorded a career-high 1,838 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns. Hafley expressed confidence in Achane, stating he has a unique energy and potential to become a team leader. The Dolphins are expected to heavily rely on Achane, especially with first-year starter Malik Willis at quarterback. Hafley humorously warned Achane against signaling for breaks, suggesting subtle communication instead.
- •Achane had a career-high 1,838 scrimmage yards in 2025.
- •Coach Hafley predicts 40-plus touches for Achane in some games.
- •Achane signed a four-year extension worth up to $68 million.
- •Dolphins' offense may rely heavily on Achane under Willis's leadership.
- •Hafley is encouraging Achane to avoid signaling fatigue during games.
- 5:50 PMCBS NFL — Why De'Von Achane could chase an NFL record that's stood since 1984: Dolphins coach hints at huge year for RB
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins RB De'Von Achane could see 40-plus touches in some games this season, Jeff Hafley says
"Achane is coming off a Pro Bowl campaign in 2025, during which he piled up a career-high 1,838 scrimmage yards and once again logged 12 total touchdowns.
"Jeff Hafley joked about Achane getting 40-45 touches, but a historic workload might not be so far-fetched
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External links- CBS NFLAug 11, 2026, 5:50 PMWhy De'Von Achane could chase an NFL record that's stood since 1984: Dolphins coach hints at huge year for RB
Jeff Hafley joked about Achane getting 40-45 touches, but a historic workload might not be so far-fetched
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 5:33 PMDolphins RB De'Von Achane could see 40-plus touches in some games this season, Jeff Hafley says
Achane is coming off a Pro Bowl campaign in 2025, during which he piled up a career-high 1,838 scrimmage yards and once again logged 12 total touchdowns.
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