De’Von Achane trade rumours: Best landing spots for the Dolphins' dynamo

Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb, and more have been released; Minkah Fitzpatrick was dealt away, and now Jaylen Waddle has been traded.

Miami's enviable haul of draft picks - 11 in total - gives them ample capital to start afresh, but with just five weeks to go before the 2026 NFL Draft, the mass exodus may not be over quite yet.

The next Dolphins' player rumoured to be a potential trade candidate is De'Von Achane, who, with more than 1,800 all-purpose yards last year, is arguably the best offensive player on the roster.

So which teams should make a move for the dynamic 24-year-old, and which reported suitors don’t quite add up?

Achane's top three landing spots

Seattle Seahawks

RB depth: Zach Charbonnet, Emanuel Wilson, George Holani, Kenny McIntosh

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After losing Kenneth Walker III in free agency, Seattle feels like one of the best fits for Achane's services.

Achane isn't a like-for-like replacement for Walker by any means, but he's a better receiver and would provide the reigning Super Bowl champions with an explosive option alongside - or ahead of - Charbonnet.

Wilson impressed in a part-time role for the Packers, but his one-year, $2.1 million deal doesn’t seem like the kind of money you pay a player you intend to feature.

Seahawks' GM Schneider suggested Wilson "Gives us a little bit of something different," but if he truly wants something different to the players currently in the running back room, Achane is it.

Jacksonville Jaguars

RB depth: Bhayshul Tuten, Chris Rodriguez, LeQuint Allen Jr., DeeJay Dallas

The departure of Travis Etienne, who had 1,400 all-purpose yards last year, left a major hole at running back for the Jaguars.

Tuten has some real juice and was widely expected to fill Etienne's shoes, but then the Jaguars brought in former Commanders’ running back Chris Rodriguez.

Rodriguez's two-year, $6.2 million deal suggests he can at least compete for touches, but with only six career receptions, and considering Tuten was barely used as a receiver last year, it leaves ample room for a player of Achane's profile.

Tennessee Titans

RB depth: Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Kalel Mullings, Julius Chestnut

The Titans have been active in free agency with GM Mike Borgonzi among the biggest spenders so far.

Cam Ward needs help on offense, and while Pollard and Spears are far from the worst running back duo in the league, Achane is clearly the superior player.

Jeremiyah Love is often touted as the player the Titans will select in the 2026 NFL Draft, but by acquiring Achane, Tennessee could pivot to other needs at premium positions such as cornerback or edge rusher, even trading down to do so.

Unlikely landing spots for Achane

While these teams have been reported as potential landing spots for Achane, the fit doesn’t make sense for the reasons outlined below.

Los Angeles Chargers

Running back depth: Omarion Hampton, Kimani Vidal, Keaton Mitchell

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As last year's first-round pick for the Chargers, Hampton is the unquestioned starter.

Mitchell joined on a multi-year deal in free agency, adding another change-of-pace option alongside Vidal should Hampton miss more time.

With solid depth behind Hampton and more pressing needs elsewhere, adding Achane doesn't seem like it would be a priority for GM Joe Hortiz.

Minnesota Vikings

Running back depth: Aaron Jones Sr., Jordan Mason, Zavier Scott

Minnesota has been floated as a possibility, and there is some logic to it with the former Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith now on the Vikings staff.

However, after bringing back Jones, albeit on a one-year deal, and with the very capable Mason splitting duties, Minnesota seems an unlikely trade partner for the Dolphins.