Dolphins lock up De’Von Achane with $68M extension

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) hands the ball to running back De'Von Achane (28) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins and Pro Bowl running back De’Von Achane have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $68 million, according to multiple reports.

The deal makes Achane the NFL’s third-highest-paid running back at $17 million per year and includes $32 million guaranteed.

The annual salary and guaranteed money are both the highest ever for a running back coming off a rookie contract.

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