Miami Just Slammed the Door on Seattle's De'Von Achane Dream
Well, that didn't take long. The Seahawks were apparently hoping to swing a trade for Miami's De'Von Achane to solve their running back situation, but the Dolphins just made it crystal clear: he's not going anywhere. According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Miami told anyone asking that Achane is off limits. The guy is a cornerstone piece in their rebuild, and they're keeping him locked down.
The Running Back Problem is Real
Let's be honest, the Seahawks' current running back room is looking pretty thin right now. Zach Charbonnet was supposed to step up after Kenneth Walker signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, but there's a problem: Charbonnet tore his ACL in the playoffs and may not be fully healthy by Week 1. He's in the final year of his rookie deal, so that's a lot of uncertainty heading into the season.
Behind him, you've got Emanuel Wilson, a free agent pickup from Green Bay who averaged 4.5 yards per carry with the Packers and scored seven touchdowns over the past two seasons. That's solid depth, but Wilson was always a backup in Green Bay and has never had to carry a full workload. You've also got George Holani and Kenny McIntosh, but both guys have shown flashes before getting banged up.
Why Achane Would Have Been Perfect
Here's what makes this sting: De'Von Achane is exactly what new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury needs. The guy led the NFL in yards per carry this past season at 5.7, and that's not a fluke. He averaged 7.8 yards per carry as a rookie in 2023. He's explosive and dangerous catching the ball out of the backfield, which fits the San Francisco 49ers style system Fleury seems to want to run in Seattle. San Fran loves running the ball effectively and often, and Achane would've been perfect for that approach.
Instead of chasing Achane in free agency or through a trade, the Seahawks might need to find their answer in the 2026 NFL draft. A guy like Notre Dame's Jadarian Price could fit what Seattle wants to do and might still be available at the end of the first round. For now though, the dream of adding Achane is officially dead.
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