MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins and running back De'Von Achane agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $64 million, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday, keeping the Pro Bowler in South Florida through the 2030 season.
The deal includes $32 million guaranteed, and the $16 million average annual value makes Achane the third-highest-paid running back in the NFL. Bonuses could push the total value to $68 million.
It marks the first major extension under general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, who called Achane a "pillar" of what the Dolphins are looking to build moving forward.
"He's dynamic. I mean, there's plays that you're not even blocked right for and he gets 6 or 7 yards," Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said in March. "His vision, his acceleration, the way he can catch the ball out of the backfield, he's so hard to defend. I'm glad [Sullivan] said that."
Highest APY In Current RB Contracts
Achane rushed for a career-high 1,350 yards in 2025 and was named to his first Pro Bowl. Since entering the league in 2023, he leads all qualified running backs with 5.6 yards per carry and is tied with Derrick Henry and Jonathan Taylor for the second-most rushes of at least 50 yards.
The third-round pick has also been highly productive as a pass catcher, with 172 receptions and 13 receiving touchdowns during his first three seasons.
Though the Dolphins traded or released several of their core stars this offseason in an effort to get younger and cheaper, the team has maintained Achane's importance to its long-term plans.
Sullivan said the running back was not available for trade prior to the draft, calling it Miami's priority to sign Achane to an extension sooner rather than later.
During his introductory news conference in February, Hafley said the Dolphins intend to run the ball effectively in 2026, and their personnel moves this offseason have reflected that goal. Miami used a first-round pick on Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor, who said he's excited to clear running lanes for Achane.
Most Rushing TDs Reaching 20 MPH*
Since entering the NFL in 2023, De'Von Achane has 7 rushing touchdowns reaching at least 20 mph, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. That's the second most in the NFL over that span after Saquon Barkley's 9. That includes 4 rushing TDs reaching 20 mph in 2025, tied with TreVeyon Henderson for the most in the NFL last season. -- ESPN Research