Dolphins' De'Von Achane Out vs. Patriots After Entering Concussion Protocol

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane was ruled out of the team's matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday after entering concussion protocol.

Achane was slow to get up after he was tackled by Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins following a 12-yard carry in the first quarter. He was helped off the field, eventually heading back to Miami's locker room.

The 22-year-old picked up 18 rush yards on three attempts before exiting the contest.

Achane appeared in all four of Miami's games to open the season after suiting up in just 11 contests as a rookie in 2023 due to a knee injury. He was listed as questionable heading into Week 2 with an ankle issue, although he was still able to play.

The former third-round pick has used his speed to torch opposing defenses on the ground and through the air, racking up 997 yards from scrimmage and 11 total touchdowns last season. Achane was off to another strong start in 2024, recording 352 all-purpose yards entering Sunday's action.

The Dolphins' offense was already shorthanded before his injury, as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been out since Week 2 after suffering his third diagnosed concussion since the start of the 2022 season.

Miami's offensive attack has struggled without Tagovailoa, scoring just 15 total points in consecutive losses to the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans. Head coach Mike McDaniel's squad will now need to survive without Achane until he's able to exit concussion protocol as well.

The Dolphins are expected to rely on veteran Raheem Mostert and rookie Jaylen Wright to carry their rushing attack against New England. The Patriots have allowed just 99.3 rush yards per game through four weeks, the ninth-best mark in the NFL.