De’Von Achane has torn ACL as miserable Dolphins season already veering toward disaster

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-28 · by Matt Ehalt

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Dolphins running back De’Von Achane suffered a season-ending torn ACL during Sunday's game against the Chiefs, further complicating Miami’s already struggling season. The injury occurred early in the match when Achane was tackled by Kansas City’s Alohi Gilman and has significant implications for the Dolphins' offensive outlook. With Miami projected to be one of the league’s worst teams entering the season, this development increases their likelihood of securing a top draft pick next year.
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De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins star running back, suffered a season-ending knee injury during their game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The 24-year-old left with what later turned out to be a torn ACL, which he sustained after being tackled early in the first quarter. His absence significantly impacted the Dolphins' performance; they lost 24-10 and now sit at 0-3 for the season. Achane, who signed a four-year, $64 million extension earlier this year with $32 million guaranteed, was instrumental to the team's rebuilding phase. His injury leaves Miami heavily reliant on backups like Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright, as he is seventh on the Dolphins' all-time rushing list despite only playing in 47 games prior to his latest setback.

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Toronto Star · 0.96 cosine similarity
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“Both articles report on De'Von Achane suffering a torn ACL during the same Sunday game against the Kansas City Chiefs, which is likely to end his season.”
New York Post · 0.91 cosine similarity
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“Both articles describe De'Von Achane's injury during the same game against the Chiefs, with similar quotes from coach Jeff Hafley and details about the severity of the injury.”
Toronto Star · 0.89 cosine similarity
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“Both articles describe De'Von Achane's knee injury during the Dolphins vs. Chiefs game on Sunday, with Article B providing more detailed information about the severity of the injury.”
Toronto Star
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“While both articles describe the same game and injury to De'Von Achane, they are reporting on different aspects of the incident: one on the overall game outcome, and the other specifically on the aftermath and seriousness of Achane's injury.”

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Who wrote this

Matt Ehalt
36 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 Miami will be the team you pick against each week in your Survivor Pool and for good reason.
🔮 Love booted the ball diagonally toward the left upright — if looking toward the bars one would have thought he made the kick based on the reactions.
🔮 The franchise told ESPN that Nakase felt lightheaded and exhausted, and she is expected to coach Game 1 of the semifinals Sunday against the Aces.
🔮 The now-former CBS Sports NFL commentator is expected to “probably be a paid a good portion” of the $72 million remaining on his contract, according to The Athletic.
🔮 Harper did not immediately realize that he could run, though, and proceeded to bend down to begin taking off his shin guard — and then saw his mistake.
🔮 That he would hit Cronenworth right in the typical spot for a beaning immediately after surrendering a homer certainly raised some flags, although the trainer coming out indicated something being amiss.
🔮 For third base, the Yankees had been long expected to sit Ryan McMahon in favor of one of the two righty bats in Rosario and Caballero.
🔮 The Dolphins entered the season projected to be one of the NFL’s worst teams and this injury only solidifies their chances to be picking No. 1 in next year’s draft.
🔮 With Burns set to miss the season, pending free agent Kayvon Thibodeaux will take on a greater role opposite second-year edge rusher Abdul Carter.
🔮 Houston Texans (-2.5) over INDIANAPOLIS COLTS This may as well be an elimination game since only three teams have made the playoffs after starting 0-3, according to Yahoo.
Also by Matt Ehalt
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Chiefs Dolphins Kansas City’s Miami NFL Network

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Achane PERSON · 4× Dolphins ORG · 4× Miami ORG · 4× Alohi Gilman PERSON · 1× Chiefs ORG · 1× De’Von Achane PERSON · 1× Jeff Hafley PERSON · 1× Kansas City’s GPE · 1× NFL Network ORG · 1× New England ORG · 1×

Narrative

Star running back De’Von Achane suffered a season-ending torn ACL on Sunday against the Chiefs, NFL Network reported Monday morning. Miami head coach Jeff Hafley indicated after the 24-10 home loss that the team feared for the worst.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-28
🔮 The Dolphins entered the season projected to be one of the NFL’s worst teams and this injury only solidifies their chances to be picking No. 1 in next year’s draft.

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The Dolphins already are being speculated as a potential 0-17 team and losing their best offensive playmaker isn’t going to quell those concerns. asserted
losing → speculate → concerns
Star running back De’Von Achane suffered a season-ending torn ACL on Sunday against the Chiefs, NFL Network reported Monday morning. Miami head coach Jeff Hafley indicated after the 24-10 home loss that the team feared for the worst. asserted
team → suffer → worst
“To be honest with you, it does not sound optimistic,” he said. asserted
he → sound → you
Achane, 24, appeared to suffer the injury on the Dolphins’ fifth offensive snap Sunday after being tackled oddly by Kansas City’s Alohi Gilman. asserted
Achane → appear → Gilman
He gingerly walked off the field and did not return after tallying three carries for 17 yards. asserted
He → walk → yards
This injury comes just four months after Miami rewarded the former third-round pick with a four-year, $64 million extension. asserted
Miami → come → extension
Achane had been off to a slow start by his standards, tallying just 34 rushes for 127 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and zero touchdowns. asserted
Achane → tally → carry
Normally a dual-threat back, he added just seven catches for 49 yards and zero scores. asserted
he → add → yards
The ineptitude of Miami’s offense seemingly took its toll on his production, with the Dolphins — alongside New England — averaging a league-low 12 points per game. asserted
Dolphins → take → game
Miami (0-3) is generating the seventh-fewest offensive yards per game, the ninth-fewest passing yards per game and the 13th-fewest rushing yards per contest. asserted
Miami → generate → contest
Achane tallied 1,838 total yards last season to earn his first career Pro Bowl honor. asserted
Achane → tally → honor
Second-year sixth-round pick Ollie Gordon replaced Achane and tallied 17 rushes for 41 yards while also finding the end zone. asserted
Gordon → replace → zone
The Dolphins entered the season projected to be one of the NFL’s worst teams and this injury only solidifies their chances to be picking No. 1 in next year’s draft. asserted
injury → enter → draft
Week 4 brings an uphill challenge on the road against an undefeated Vikings team that loves to blitz under uber-aggressive defensive coordinator Brian Flores. asserted
that → bring → Flores
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