Dolphins operating again De’Von Achane didn’t attend the primary day of voluntary offseason exercises on Tuesday.
“It is a part of the enterprise,” new head coach Jeff Hafley instructed reporters.
Achane, 24, is getting into the ultimate yr of his rookie contract and is in search of a long-term extension.
“These are talks for an additional time between Achane and Sully (common supervisor Jon-Eric Sullivan) … that is a part of the enterprise, it is a part of what each staff goes via. They’re going to work it out,” Hafley mentioned.
The Dolphins overhauled their offense this offseason below Hafley and Sullivan, buying and selling or releasing veterans akin to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and vast receivers Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill.
Achane is anticipated to play a featured function alongside new quarterback Malik Willis and new offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik.
A 3rd-round draft decide in 2023, Achane ran for a career-high 1,350 yards (fifth within the NFL) and eight touchdowns and made his first Professional Bowl final season. He led the league with 5.7 yards per carry and added 67 catches for 488 yards and 4 scores in 16 begins.
Achane has gained 4,334 yards from scrimmage and scored 35 touchdowns in 44 profession video games (36 begins). He has rushed for greater than 100 yards 10 instances, together with a career-high 203 yards with 4 whole TDs as a 2023 rookie in a 70-20 blowout of the Denver Broncos.
–Area Stage Media
