PAY THE MAN | Dolphins' 2026 Offseason Plans Should Include A Contract Extension For Star RB De'Von Achane

The Miami Dolphins must prep for a franchise-altering decision as De'Von Achane's breakout season puts him at the center of extension talks. Can the Dolphins’ new general manager craft a deal that balances cap management and rewarding elite homegrown talent, or will Achane’s value soar past reason as the 2026 salary cap climbs? Kyle Crabbs explores every contract layer, comparing Achane’s sudden rise to the league’s top running backs like Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, and Jonathan Taylor. The discussion highlights Achane’s explosive running style, his rare AFC Offensive Player of the Month honor, and the role of Miami’s evolving run-first offense under Mike McDaniel. With names like Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson potentially shaking the market, the stakes for locking in Achane have never been higher. Will Miami set a new standard for running back contracts or risk losing their backfield dynamo? 00:00 "Team Progress Amid Challenges" 03:24 Dolphins' Future: Achane & Coaching 08:34 NFL Contract Analysis Overview 11:04 "Barkley, McCaffrey: Top RB Contracts" 15:46 Running Back Contract Comparisons 18:22 Explosive NFL Running Backs Analysis 21:30 "Cap Dynamics and Contract Value" 26:57 De'Von Contract Proposal Analysis 31:47 RB Contracts' Impact on Market 32:25 "Contract Extensions and Key Players" Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com . PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) DIBS Save up to 70% on parking at your next Dolphins game: https://www.dibs-parking.com/ref/lockedon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.