Miami Dolphins · 2026
Who is De'Von Achane’s handcuff?
Explore the full Miami Dolphins depth chart, player roles and draft history
The published backfield pick
Jaylen Wright
Behind De'Von Achane · MIA
Jaylen Wright is the preferred candidate in the published analysis, but this backfield has committee uncertainty. An absence may spread work across more than one player.
Achane's listed RB2, though Gordon could force a workload split.
Handcuff score
Backup opportunity, not projected points or an injury probability.
Analysis published . Status and role notes reflect that board.
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If De'Von Achane misses time
Barry Jackson's September 8 Week 1 report lists Jaylen Wright second behind De'Von Achane and Ollie Gordon II third; Ourlads' September 8 chart shows the same order. Wright is our projected first replacement, overriding the scoring model's Gordon choice. The chart does not promise a full workload, and Gordon remains competition. Neither is currently flagged unavailable in the roster feed; game-day activation remains unconfirmed.
Jaylen Wright is the preferred Achane handcuff entering Week 1. Both Miami's released order and a dated independent chart place Wright ahead of Ollie Gordon II.
Explosive, straight-line third-year back who won the No. 2 job. Similar speed archetype to Achane and would get the first crack at carries if he sat, but Miami would likely rotate him with Gordon rather than hand him a 20-touch role.
- availability_unverified
- close_scores
- stale_availability
- committee risk
- Gordon early-down competition
- deterministic-deviation
Why this candidate scores here
Other candidates in this backfield
Ollie Gordon II
early down · score 63/100
DJ Herman
fullback · score 24/100
Candidates and scores are from the same published board. A split workload can limit the upside of any one backup.
The production behind the names
2025 regular season. Recorded production, not a projection. A missing stat line is not a zero.
| Player | Games with stats | Carries | Receptions | Total yards | PPR / game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 238 | 67 | 1838 | 20.2 |
| 9 | 70 | 5 | 332 | 5.4 |
Carries + receptions, last 6 recorded games in 2025
Carries + receptions, last 6 recorded games in 2025
Totals include all teams played for that season. Per-game averages use games with recorded stats. Source: nflverse player statistics.
Sources behind the analysis
- What the Miami Dolphins' Week 1 depth chart reveals, with clarity offered
- 2026 Miami Dolphins Depth Chart
Published analysis may use automated research. How evidence and recommendations are handled.
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