Report: Dolphins RB De'Von Achane not expected to play vs. New York Jets

Dolphins rookie sensation De’Von Achane probably won’t play today during a special Black Friday game against the Jets.

This is according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The former Texas A&M standout came off of IR earlier this month. He then aggravated the knee injury last Sunday.

From a Black Friday edition of @gmfb: #Dolphins RB De’Von Achane (knee) isn’t expected to play today vs. the #Jets, and other injuries to watch as Week 12 rolls on. @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/ysfQEmNVO2

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 24, 2023

The Dolphins listed Achane as questionable on their final injury report before today’s game. He practiced each day, but was limited. And he’s one of eight players with that designation listed as their game status (see chart below). In addition, guard Robert Jones is doubtful.

Miami selected Achane in the third round of April’s NFL Draft. 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, then 151 versus the Giants. Pre-injury, Achane was averaging 12.1 yards a carry.

The Dolphins placed Achane on IR in mid-October. The team split the four games, 2-2, while the running back was sidelined. He returned last week for a game against the Raiders. But he ran the ball only once for one yard.

Miami Dolphins injury report

Player	Position	Injury	Tue	Wed	Thu	Game Status
Robert Jones	G	Knee	DNP	LP	LP	Doubtful
De’Von Achane	RB	Knee	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Terron Armstead	OT	Knee	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Chase Claypool	WR	Knee	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Lester Cotton	G	Hip	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Robert Hunt	G	Hamstring	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Alec Ingold	FB	Foot / Ankle	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Austin Jackson	OT	Oblique	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Durham Smythe	TE	Ankle	DNP	LP	LP	Questionable
Tyreek Hill	WR	Hand	LP	LP	LP	(-)
Raheem Mostert	RB	Ankle / Knee	LP	LP	LP	(-)
Braxton Berrios	WR	Hamstring	FP	FP	FP	(-)

Meanwhile, the Jets will feature someone new leading to the offense. Coach Robert Saleh announced that Tim Boyle, a one-time backup to Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay, will start today for the Jets. Saleh benched Zach Wilson after Sunday’s showing.

New York Jets injury report

Player	Position	Injury	Tue	Wed	Thu	Game Status
Mekhi Becton	OT	Ankle / Knee	DNP	LP	DNP	Questionable
Michael Carter II	CB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful
Sam Eguavoen	LB	Hip	DNP	LP	LP	Questionable
Tony Adams	DB	Finger	LP	FP	FP	(-)
John Franklin-Myers	DE	Knee	LP	FP	FP	(-)
Jermaine Johnson II	LB	Hip	LP	FP	FP	(-)
Chazz Surratt	LB	Ankle	LP	FP	FP	(-)
Billy Turner	OT	Finger	LP	FP	FP	Questionable
Quincy Williams	LB	Knee	LP	FP	FP	(-)
Garrett Wilson	WR	Elbow	LP	FP	FP	(-)
Duane Brown	OT	Hip	FP	FP	FP	Questionable
Jeremy Ruckert	TE	Shoulder	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Kenny Yeboah	TE	Hamstring	FP	FP	FP	Questionable