Broncos surprisingly chosen as potential trade destination for Dolphins' De'Von Achane

The Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins have already collaborated on one major trade this offseason. Could there be another?

The Broncos acquired wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and a fourth-round pick from the Dolphins last month in exchange for their first, third and fourth-round picks. The Dolphins are going through a transition period with a new head coach and general manager and have had what amounts to a fire sale this offseason. The biggest superstar remaining on the roster is easily running back De'Von Achane. 

Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report suggests that he could be traded this offseason as well, despite general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan saying he's not interested in doing so, and lists the Broncos as a potential suitor. Here was his take:

"It has been a fire sale in Miami this offseason.

Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was traded to Denver. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and edge-rusher Bradley Chubb were moved as well, with the latter carrying a record dead-cap hit. And with the Dolphins seemingly tearing the team down to the studs, some have speculated that running back De'Von Achane could also be available.

However, Dolphins general manager Jon Eric-Sullivan told reporters Miami has no intention of dealing the 24-year-old, who had a career-high 1,350 yards on the ground in 2025.

"There is zero effort on my end to move Achane," Sullivan said.

Sullivan said he is working on an extension for the 2023 third-rounder, but when voluntary workouts started in Miami, Achane was unsurprisingly absent.

PFT's Mike Florio wrote that while Miami may have received offers for the electrifying young back, none have come close to tempting the team:

"I think when the team says he's not available, what they mean is they're not going to trade him for any of the offers they've received. This is the time of year when offers circulate for many players who ultimately aren't traded. General managers talk constantly, so they've surely seen offers for De'Von Achane, but none have been strong enough. Based on what they've received so far, they're not making a move."

Frankly, the offers that are being projected by some are underwhelming, even with the Texas A&M product about to sign an extension that should average at least $15 million per season.

If a team comes to the Dolphins with a beefier offer, though, Sullivan would likely reconsider his stance on Achane.

Potential Trade Partners: Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos"

Broncos likely don't have enough to acquire De'Von Achane

The Broncos have made it clear that they are firmly set on getting to and winning the Super Bowl this coming season, something they came quite close to doing last year. While the team does need another running back, and the speedy Achane would be an excellent addition, it's hard to imagine the team having a "beefier" offer than what the Dolphins have already been getting this offseason considering what was given up in order to get Waddle. 

It's a fun idea on paper. Achane is still just 24 years old and in three seasons, has already rushed for over 3,000 yards, caught 172 passes and scored 35 total touchdowns. He's one of the fastest players in the NFL and perhaps the best receiving running back in the league right now. 

Teams may be thinking they can get Achane at a bargain considering the current state of the Dolphins, but a new general manager is not likely to knock it down to the studs unless he is blown away by an offer. The Dolphins still need players to build around and Achane is clearly one of those. 

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It would take several high draft picks in order to get him away, and the Broncos don't have those, at least not in the upcoming draft, after trading for Waddle. It's unlikely that the team would start to trade away more future picks as well. 

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