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25-07-2025
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Miami Dolphins Top 10 players countdown: De'Von Achane No. 5, may be most important
Editor's Note: This is part of a Countdown to Training Camp: Dolphins 2025 series. We'll unveil two players in the Dolphins' top 10 in each of the coming weeks. MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane feels he left a lot of yards on the field in 2024, and so he's aiming even higher for 2025. "As far as in the rush game, I always want to try to hit 1,000 yards," Achane said. "And then 500 yards receiving. I feel like I can do that." Achane is one of the fastest players in the NFL and he's one of the most skilled receivers out of the backfield, which make him a perfect fit for Mike McDaniel's offense. "Ascending player," Dolphins coach McDaniel said. Miami has moved on from veterans Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson. Achane is the lead back now, supported by Jaylen Wright, Alexander Mattison and rookie Ollie Gordon. It could be argued Achane is as important among Dolphins weapons as Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle. Why De'Von Achane is fifth-best Miami Dolphins player Achane, 23, is only 5-foot-9, 188 pounds, but he's strong and blazing fast. After a remarkable rookie season in which he averaged 7.8 yards per carry, Achane fell back to 4.5 yards per carry in his second season. The biggest problem is that Achane took too many rushes for no gain or loss, trying to make big plays that simply were not available. The addition of guards James Daniels and Jonah Savaiinaea should benefit Achane, who would actually be better off doing more of his work between the tackles. Achane has Pro Bowl potential. Nationally, he's expected to put up huge numbers. Some even have Achane ranked in their top three among fantasy football running backs. Telling Stat Only one player has ever had more than 750 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in a Dolphins season: De'Von Achane in 2024. How we see De'Von Achane's Dolphins future Achane is the unquestioned lead back for the Dolphins in 2025. He'll have to show continued durability – he played all 17 games in 2024 – with an increased workload. Achane can be soft-spoken and polite. But McDaniel views him as a player ready to take a step forward as a leader. "The first person that pretty much any skill player has to answer to if they maybe drop something or get gloved when running a route – first person they're going to have to answer to is De'Von," McDaniel said. "because he's going to be quick trigger. I think that competitiveness that he has is natural to him." Joe Schad: Miami Dolphins seek 'new identity' for 2025, but what is it? Bobby Slowik: Miami Dolphins' new assistant may speed Mike McDaniel's play-calling Bradley Chubb: Miami Dolphins star feels at least 90 percent in return Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@ and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane ready to carry load
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25-07-2025
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Miami Dolphins Top 10 players countdown: Edge Bradley Chubb is No. 6
Editor's Note: This is part of a Countdown to Training Camp: Dolphins 2025 series. We'll unveil two players in the Dolphins' top 10 in each of the coming weeks. MIAMI GARDENS — After missing all of last season following knee surgery, Bradley Chubb was asked his level of excitement to return to the field for the Miami Dolphins in 2025. "Ten out of 10," Chubb said with a smile during organized team activities. Chubb has 13.5 sacks in 24 games as a Dolphin. When healthy, he gets to the quarterback and creates turnovers. There's a reason why the Dolphins yielded a first-round pick to the Broncos for the two-time Pro Bowler in 2022. "He loves the game," outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow said. "He wants to be involved and he's been cooking these last couple weeks. He's getting himself ready and certainly he's eager to rock and roll." Why Bradley Chubb is sixth-best Miami Dolphins player Chubb has power and speed and also holds up against the run. Chubb, 28, is a complete outside linebacker. He's just had injury woes. "I'm a warrior, man," Chubb said of what he's learned about himself. "Not even in the sense of football, just in the sense of life. When things came and knocked me down and I had setbacks, in the moment it's like, 'Oh man,' but when you take a step back and really see it for what it is and see what God is trying to tell you in that moment, that helped me out a lot throughout this process." Chubb will be a key team leader on defense this season. Chubb is well-liked by his teammates and delivers consistent effort. The combination of Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Chop Robinson gives Miami a chance to offset an inexperienced and depleted secondary. Telling stat In 2023, his last healthy season, Chubb led the NFL with six forced fumbles. He has forced 13 fumbles in his career. How we see Bradley Chubb's Dolphins future Chubb took a pay cut this offseason to avoid release. He wants to be in Miami. And certainly Chubb wants to show Miami and the NFL he can stay healthy in 2025. In an ideal world, Chubb bounces back and stays on board for 2026, with the team revisiting his future before the 2027 season, his final under contract with the club. Joe Schad: Miami Dolphins seek 'new identity' for 2025, but what is it? Bobby Slowik: Miami Dolphins' new assistant may speed Mike McDaniel's play-calling Bradley Chubb: Miami Dolphins star feels at least 90 percent in return Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@ and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins edge Bradley Chubb healthy and dangerous
