De'Von Achane's 2026 season ended prematurely after he suffered a torn ACL in Week 3 against the Chiefs, limiting him to 127 rushing yards on 34 carries over three games with zero touchdowns. The Dolphins placed the 25-year-old on injured reserve, confirming the season-ending diagnosis following an early non-contact knee injury during a 24-10 loss. Coming off a career-high 1,350 rushing yards and Pro Bowl nod in 2025, Achane had signed a four-year extension and was positioned as the centerpiece of Miami's run-heavy scheme under new coordinator Bobby Slowik and quarterback Malik Willis. With the 0-5 Dolphins now relying on backups like Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright amid a struggling offense, no further regular-season production is possible, fixing his total well below preseason expectations. Recovery timelines point toward a potential 2027 return.