De'Von Achane suffered a non-contact knee injury on a first-quarter run during the Miami Dolphins' Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to CBS Sports. He was initially listed as questionable to return before being ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley gave a somber assessment of the injury afterward, saying "it does not sound optimistic," according to Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports and the New York Post.
The Dolphins lost the game 24-10, according to Yahoo Sports.
According to Independent Journal Review, Miami was already thin at the running back position with backup Jaylen Wright unavailable, leaving Ollie Gordon as the team's remaining running back after Achane's exit.
How each side covered it
Center
- Reported that Achane suffered a non-contact knee injury on a first-quarter run.
- Noted he was initially listed as questionable before being ruled out.
- Cited coach Jeff Hafley's comment that the injury "does not sound optimistic."
- Reported the Dolphins' 24-10 loss to the Chiefs.
“Achane suffered the non-contact injury on a first-quarter run and was ruled out after initially being listed as questionable to return” — CBS Sports
Right
- Emphasized fears of a major knee injury and framed it within a difficult Dolphins season.
- Quoted Hafley's comment that the injury "does not sound optimistic."
- Reported that backup Jaylen Wright was unavailable, leaving Ollie Gordon as the team's remaining running back, according to Independent Journal Review.
“Dolphins Fear Major Knee Injury For RB De'Von Achane: 'It Does Not Sound Optimistic'” — Fox Sports
Questions readers ask
What happened to De'Von Achane?
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane suffered a non-contact knee injury on a first-quarter run during Sunday's Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs and did not return.
What did the Dolphins' coach say about the injury?
Head coach Jeff Hafley said the injury "does not sound optimistic," a comment reported by Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports and the New York Post.
What was the result of the game?
The Dolphins lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 24-10, according to Yahoo Sports.
How did Achane's injury affect Miami's running back depth?
According to Independent Journal Review, backup running back Jaylen Wright was already unavailable, leaving Ollie Gordon as the Dolphins' remaining running back after Achane left the game.
Is it known how severe Achane's knee injury is?
The exact severity has not been confirmed by the sources; Hafley's comment that it "does not sound optimistic" suggests concern, but no diagnosis has been reported.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningDolphins’ star RB De’Von Achane hurts knee vs. Chiefs; team awaiting word on severity
- CBS SportsCenterDe'Von Achane won't return after suffering non-contact knee injury vs. Chiefs
- Yahoo SportsCenterDe'Von Achane limps off field with knee injury on Dolphins' first drive
- Fox SportsRight-leaningDolphins Fear Major Knee Injury For RB De'Von Achane: 'It Does Not Sound Optimistic'
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningAchane Exits Early With Knee Injury as Dolphins Go Thin at Running Back
- New York PostRight-leaningDe’Von Achane feared to have major injury in Dolphins nightmare: ‘Does not sound optimistic’