De'Von Achane injury update: Dolphins RB exits with rib ailment vs. Jets after dominant start

Dan Treacy

•
De'Von Achane injury update: Dolphins RB exits with rib ailment vs. Jets after dominant start image

Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY NETWORK.

The Miami Dolphins had an injury concern with running back De'Von Achane in the first half of the Week 14 game against the New York Jets. Achane was shaken up during a play in the second quarter and went to the medical tent before heading to the locker room. He was questionable to return with a rib injury and did not come back in the game.

But, after the Dolphins win over the Jets, head coach Mike McDaniel assured fans that his star running back will be ready for Miami's next game.

Before exiting, Achane had racked up 105 total yards and a touchdown on 8 touches.

Follow our tracker below for all of the latest updates on Achane's status for the Dolphins.

MORE: Updated NFL playoff picture

De'Von Achane injury update

After the Dolphins win against the Jets, Mike McDaniel said Achane could have returned to the game in an emergency.

Mike McDaniel said Dolphins RB De’Von Achane was available to return in an emergency — he chose not to put him back in the game

As for his availability next week vs the Steelers:

“I promise you, he’ll be in there if he’s ready.”

— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) December 7, 2025

If all goes well, Achane will be available for next week's matchup.

Achane exited Sunday's game with a rib injury and was listed as questionable to return. 

The injury appeared to occur on this run, after which he went into the blue medical tent. Achane would make his way back to the locker room minutes later and did not return.

With Achane sidelined, Jaylen Wright stepped into the lead role in the Dolphins' backfield. Achane was already up to 105 scrimmage yards on eight touches when he left the game.

MORE: Ranking the 16 greatest Dolphins players in history

Senior Content Producer

News Correspondent