Miami Dolphins activate RB De'Von Achane from IR ahead of Raiders game

The Dolphins activated dazzling rookie running back De’Von Achane from injured reserve. But his status for Sunday’s game against the Raiders remains unclear.

The running back was limited in each of the Dolphins practices this week. But at least he’s was back. Reporters who viewed workouts, Friday, said he appeared to be in fine shape. And Miami coach Mike McCarthy, in an interview with reporters, appeared hopeful that Achane could play against the Raiders.

“We’re prepared to, if everything goes well, very optimistic about that,” McDaniel said. “It’s been so far, so good. Encouraged by that.”

The Dolphins selected Achane, the former Texas A&M star, in the third round of April’s NFL Draft. It took him awhile to get his NFL footing. Miami didn’t activate him for the opener and gave him one touch in the second game. However, before a knee injury sidelined him, Achane was setting NFL records.

In his NFL coming out party, Achane rushed for 201 yards and scored two touchdowns in a 70-20 win over the Broncos. He also had two touchdowns via receptions. He followed that game with 101 yards against the Bills and 151 versus the Giants. His last carry was against New York. Overall, Achane is averaging 12.1 yards a carry.

We have made the following roster moves ahead of #LVvsMIA:

🔹 Activated RB De’Von Achane off IR
🔹 Signed WR Robbie Chosen to the practice squad
🔹 Released RB Jake Funk from the practice squad
🔹 Elevated Chosen & OL Chasen Hines to the active roster for Sunday’s game pic.twitter.com/PNfGcNmQzr

— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) November 18, 2023

Miami is on pace to be one of top offenses in NFL history

To make room for Achane to practice this week, the Dolphins released veteran receiver Robbie Chosen (he changed his name from Robbie Anderson). But Miami re-signed him Saturday to the practice squad, then added him to the active roster. The team also elevated offensive lineman Chasen Hines from the practice squad to the game-day roster. But with Achane back, the Dolphins waived running back Jake Funk.

Having Achane back is only going to make the Dolphins offense more formidable. They’re on pace to finish as one of the most prolific offenses in the NFL. And there’s definitely a chance for them to break the NFL record. Miami is on pace to finish this season with 7,401 yards. The record is 7,474 yards generated by Drew Brees and the Saints in 2011.

Miami Dolphins injury list

Player	Position	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Game Status
Chase Claypool	WR	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Unspecified
Robert Hunt	G	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	Unspecified
Robert Jones	G	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Unspecified
De’Von Achane	RB	Knee	LP	LP	LP	Unspecified
Braxton Berrios	WR	Hamstring	DNP	LP	LP	Unspecified
Alec Ingold	FB	Foot	DNP	LP	LP	Unspecified
Durham Smythe	TE	Ankle	DNP	LP	LP	Unspecified
Terron Armstead	OT	Knee	LP	LP	LP	Unspecified
Tyreek Hill	WR	Foot	(-)	(-)	LP	Unspecified
Raheem Mostert	RB	Ankle / Knee	LP	LP	LP	Unspecified
Salvon Ahmed	RB	Rib	FP	FP	FP	Unspecified
Jevon Holland	FS	Back	FP	FP	FP	Unspecified
Jaelan Phillips	LB	Back / Toe	FP	FP	FP	Unspecified