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09/28 10:12 CDT Dolphins lose De'Von Achane to a torn ACL, sidelining him for
the season, report says
Dolphins lose De'Von Achane to a torn ACL, sidelining him for the season,
report says
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) --- Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane suffered
a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs
and will miss the rest of the season, ESPN reported Monday, citing anonymous
sources.
The knee injury happened on an 11-yard run on Miami's first drive. Achane got
up quickly after a tackle on the play, then stood still while flanked by a
couple of teammates. He walked to the Miami sideline under his own power, was
checked out in both the team's medical tent and locker room, and eventually
returned to the Dolphins' sideline.
General manager Jon Eric Sullivan has said that Achane --- who agreed earlier
this year to a four-year, $64 million extension with $32 million guaranteed ---
will be a key part of the Dolphins' rebuild. He is seventh on the team's
all-time rushing list despite playing only 47 games and led the NFL with an
average of 5.7 yards per carry last season.
Achane was expected have a hefty workload this season for the new-look
Dolphins. He was either the ball carrier or the intended receiver on four of
Miami's first five plays Sunday before getting hurt.
The Dolphins will now turn to backup Jaylen Wright --- who was inactive on
Sunday because of a stinger --- and Ollie Gordon, who had 17 carries for 41
yards and a touchdown. Miami also used speedy receiver Malik Washington at
running back on Sunday.
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