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Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) scores a touchdown after running past New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26) and New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) in the fourth quarter, Sunday January 5, 2025, in East Rutherford.

Dolphins GM: RB De’Von Achane to play in season opener

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Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane is expected to be ready for the season opener against the host Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 7, general manager Chris Grier announced Wednesday.

Achane, who has been battling a calf injury, was held out of the last two preseason contests. He also did not participate in several practices, a decision the team said was precautionary.

“All indications to us is Achane will be ready Week 1,” Grier said.

The Dolphins already are thin at running back after Alexander Mattison sustained a season-ending neck injury and Jaylen Wright injured his leg in the preseason. Sixth-round pick Ollie Gordon II is expected to spell Achane in the season opener.

Achane, 23, had 203 carries for 907 yards and six touchdowns, and caught 78 passes on 87 targets for 592 yards and six TDs in 17 regular-season games (16 starts) last season.

As a rookie in 2023, Achane rushed 103 times for 800 yards and eight TDs. He also had 27 receptions for 197 yards and three scores in 11 games (four starts).

Miami selected Achane in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Aug 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison (8) runs the ball and is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive back Alex Cook (30) tackles him during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Report: Dolphins lose RB Alexander Mattison for season

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Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison is out for the season after neck surgery, ESPN reported Monday.

Mattison, 27, sustained the injury as he was tackled on a 21-yard pass play in Sunday’s preseason game against the Bears in Chicago. He was taken in an ambulance to a local hospital where he underwent surgery.

He is expected to make a full recovery, per the report.

The Dolphins reportedly worked out veteran running back Jamaal Williams on Monday in a related development.

Williams, 30, was released by New Orleans in March. He had signed a three-year, $12 million deal with the Saints after having a career season with the Detroit Lions in 2022, when he led the NFL in rushing touchdowns.

But his production was meager in 27 games (five starts) with New Orleans. Williams had just 470 rushing yards and two touchdowns and caught 27 passes for 119 yards.

Last season, Williams had 164 yards and one TD on the ground and nine receptions for 57 yards in 14 games (one start).

In 2022, Williams rushed for 1,066 yards and an NFL-high 17 rushing touchdowns with the Lions before becoming a free agent.

Williams has rushed for 4,122 yards and 32 touchdowns and caught 187 passes for 1,310 yards and eight TDs in 117 games (45 starts) with the Green Bay Packers (2017-20), Lions (2021-22) and Saints.

Mattison played in 14 games (seven starts) last season for the Las Vegas Raiders, rushing for 420 yards and four TDs. He also had 36 catches for 294 yards and one score.

The Vikings’ 2019 third-round draft pick out of Boise State, Mattison spent five seasons in Minnesota. In 89 career games (26 starts), he has rushed for 2,790 yards and 15 TDs and has 136 catches for 1,012 yards and seven scores.

The Miami backfield features starter De’Von Achane along with 2024 fourth-round pick Jaylen Wright and rookie sixth-rounder Ollie Gordon II.

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Dec 1, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Bucs rookie RB Bucky Irving active vs. reeling Raiders

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving is active for Sunday’s game against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders.

Irving, the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week, was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game due to hip and back injuries.

Irving, 22, has team-leading totals in carries (133), rushing yards (732) and rushing touchdowns (six) in 12 games this season. He also has 35 catches for 285 yards.

While Irving is in the lineup, the Buccaneers (6-6) listed the following players as inactive: linebackers K.J. Britt and J.J. Russell, defensive line Earnest Brown, tight end Devin Culp, safety Mike Edwards, cornerback Josh Hayes and edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.

Losers of eight in a row, the Raiders (2-10) will be without running backs Zamir White and Alexander Mattison for the third straight game. Ameer Abdullah and Sincere McCormick are expected to lead the ground attack on Sunday.

Las Vegas also listed cornerback Nate Hobbs, guard Cody Whitehair, tight end Justin Shorter and defensive end Janarius Robinson as inactive.

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Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) looks on before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings release former starting RB Alexander Mattison

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The Minnesota Vikings on Monday released running back Alexander Mattison, who had started the first 13 games last season before losing that role to Ty Chandler in December.

Mattison, 25, signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Vikings last spring. He was due to carry a $4.6 million cap hit in 2024.

He rushed for 700 yards on 180 carries for 3.9 yards per attempt but failed to run for a touchdown. He caught 30 passes for 192 yards and three touchdowns.

He was a third-round draft pick by the team in 2019 out of Boise State, and after four seasons as a sidekick and occasional substitute for Dalvin Cook, Mattison was given the starting job in 2023 after Cook was released.

In 75 games (19 starts) over five seasons with the Vikings, Mattison rushed 584 times for 2,370 yards and 11 touchdowns. He added 100 catches for 718 yards and six scores.

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Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) hands the ball off to running back Alexander Mattison (2) during the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Vikings to release RB Alexander Mattison

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The Minnesota Vikings informed running back Alexander Mattison that they will release him, multiple reports said Thursday.

Mattison signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Vikings last spring. He was due to carry a $4.6 million cap hit in 2024.

He was a third-round draft pick by the team in 2019, and after four seasons as a sidekick and occasional substitute for Dalvin Cook, Mattison was given the starting job in 2023 after Cook was released.

Mattison set career highs in attempts (180) and yards (700) but failed to record a rushing touchdown and lost the starting role to Ty Chandler in December. Mattison also had 30 receptions for 192 yards and three touchdowns.

In 75 games (19 starts) over five seasons with the Vikings, Mattison, 25, rushed 584 times for 2,370 yards and 11 touchdowns. He added 100 catches for 718 yards and six scores.

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November 28, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) is pushed out of bounds by San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (shoulder) ruled out vs. Lions

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been ruled out of this weekend’s game against the host Detroit Lions with a shoulder injury.

Alexander Mattison is expected to receive the bulk of the workload out of the backfield on Sunday. Mattison, 23, has rushed for 315 yards and a touchdown in 11 games this season for the Vikings (5-6).

Cook was carted off the field after taking a big hit from San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Kevin Givens during last Sunday’s game. Cook clutched the left side of his chest after the hit and remained on the ground for several minutes as medical personnel and teammates surrounded him. He fumbled the ball on the hit.

Cook gained 39 yards on 10 rushes and caught six passes for 64 yards before departing the contest.

The 26-year-old has 773 rushing yards and four touchdowns in nine games. He has surpassed 1,100 rushing yards in each of the two previous seasons.

The Vikings also ruled out offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (ankle) and safety Camryn Bynum (ankle) for Sunday’s game against the Lions (0-10-1).

Standout linebackers Eric Kendricks (biceps) and Anthony Barr (knee, hamstring) are questionable. Cornerback Mackensie Alexander (ribs) is also questionable.

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Sep 12, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs with the ball for a touchdown in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) inactive vs. Lions

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was ruled inactive for Sunday’s game against the visiting Detroit Lions.

Cook will miss his second game of the season with an ankle injury initially sustained during the Vikings’ 34-33 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 19. The two-time Pro Bowl selection missed the next week’s contest against the Seattle Seahawks before rushing for 34 yards in Minnesota’s 14-7 loss to Cleveland Browns last Sunday.

Cook, who was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Lions, has 51 carries for 226 yards and one touchdown for the Vikings (1-3).

Alexander Mattison is expected to carry the load in the backfield on Sunday. He has 40 carries for 145 yards in four games this season.

Quarterback Kellen Mond, wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, guard Wyatt Davis, defensive tackle Michael Pierce and defensive end Patrick Jones II were also listed as inactive.

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Sep 19, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (34) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) in the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) ruled inactive vs. Seahawks

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was ruled inactive for Sunday’s game against the visiting Seattle Seahawks.

Cook did not practice this week after sustaining an ankle injury in the Vikings’ 34-33 loss to the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday. The two-time Pro Bowl selection gained 131 yards on the ground before he sprained his ankle on a tackle by Cardinals star J.J. Watt.

Alexander Mattison is expected to carry the load in the backfield for the Vikings (0-2). Mattison has four carries for 13 yards this season.

Minnesota quarterback Kellen Mond, cornerback Harrison Hand, linebacker Anthony Barr, offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw, defensive tackle James Lynch and defensive end Patrick Jones II also were ruled inactive versus the Seahawks (1-1).

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Sep 19, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) questionable vs. Seahawks

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game against the visiting Seattle Seahawks after missing practice for the third straight day on Friday.

Cook has been hobbled by an ankle injury he sustained in the Vikings’ 34-33 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The two-time Pro Bowl selection gained 131 yards on the ground before he sprained his ankle on a tackle by Cardinals star J.J. Watt.

Alexander Mattison is in line to see an additional workload should Cook sit out this Sunday for the Vikings (0-2). Mattison has four carries for 13 yards this season.

The Vikings ruled out linebacker Anthony Barr (knee), rookie tackle Christian Darrisaw (groin) and cornerback Harrison Hand (hamstring) for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks (1-1).

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