Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNNov 18, 2023, 04:09 PM ET
MIAMI — Miami Dolphins operating again De’Von Achane was activated from injured reserve and can play Sunday towards the Las Vegas Raiders after a four-game absence.
A 2023 fourth-round decide, Achane exploded in Weeks 3 by means of 5 with 460 mixed dashing yards and 7 complete touchdowns. He was named AFC Offensive Participant of the Week for his breakout efficiency in Week 3, recording 233 complete yards and 4 touchdowns.
After dashing for 151 yards and a landing towards the New York Giants in Week 5, Achane was positioned on injured reserve with a knee damage, which coach McDaniel described as “extra of a sprain” than a tear. McDaniel stated in sure conditions, a participant might play by means of that damage with the assistance of a knee brace, however the group wished to “err on the facet of warning” with its star rookie.
McDaniel praised Achane for his work ethic and dedication to the group, each of which ought to assist the AFC East-leading Dolphins through the ultimate half of the season.
“He is come a good distance in a brief time period to turn out to be — it seems like he is not a rookie within the locker room, and that is what the locker room wanted from him,” McDaniel stated. “We do not have time for rookies anymore. That is professional ball.”
The Dolphins additionally signed extensive receiver Robbie Chosen to their follow squad, and instantly elevated him to the energetic roster for Sunday’s sport.
Miami waived Chosen on Thursday with the hopes of bringing him again if he cleared waivers, which he did. His elevation comes as help to Miami’s depth at receiver. Chase Claypool was dominated out for Sunday’s sport after present process a knee process through the group’s bye week, and Braxton Berrios is listed as questionable to play with a hamstring damage.
Offensive linemen Rob Hunt and Robert Jones have been additionally dominated out with hamstring and knee accidents, respectively.
Marcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter overlaying the Buffalo Payments, earlier than switching to the Miami Dolphins in 2021. The previous Carolina Panthers beat author for the Charlotte Observer gained the APSE award for breaking information and the South Carolina Press Affiliation award for enterprise writing in 2018.
