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Jaylen Wright's rookie season was quiet as he was stuck behind both De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert. The Dolphins moved on from Mostert this offseason, which presumably elevates Wright to the primary backup role as he competes with just journeyman Alexander Mattison and rookie Ollie Gordon II.
Miami's offseason moves suggest confidence in Wright, but his poor rushing metrics and pass-protection struggles limit his standalone value as long as Achane is healthy. Achane's durability was a concern following his rookie season, but he played all 17 games in 2024.
As things stand right now, Wright is a high-end handcuff, valuable in best-ball or deep leagues if Achane misses time, but don't expect consistent touches without injuries ahead of him on the depth chart.
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 De'Von Achane nursing a calf injury
Absence from practice considered "preventative"
By: Doug Orth | Mon Aug 18, 9:30 pm
|  | Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Dolphins RB De'Von Achane is dealing with a calf injury and likely will not practice this week
McDaniel said this is "preventative in nature" especially because of how explosive of an athlete Achane is. (ESPN.com - Marcel Louis-Jacques)
FFToday's Take: Fantasy managers should be wary of soft-tissue injuries at this point of the preseason. While this issue sounds minor, even the most minor calf injuries tend to take a while to heal completely. No one should be overly surprised if Achane misses some time during the regular season due to an aggravation. For now, managers should proactively consider Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon a bit earlier in drafts.
| Alexander Mattison turning heads?
Free-agent pickup enjoying a strong camp
By: Doug Orth | Mon Aug 4, 4:00 pm
| | If the coaches are listening to Tyreek Hill and looking for a replacement for De'Von Achane in short-yardage situations, keep an eye on veteran running back Alexander Mattison. Miami loves Achane and Jaylen Wright, and they drafted Ollie Gordon in the sixth round in April. But Mattison, the former Vikings and Raiders back, has opened a lot of eyes in camp and could be playing himself into a role. (ESPN.com - Dan Graziano)
FFToday's Take: This is the kind of news that virtually no fantasy manager wants to hear. Not only could it possibly put a cap on Achane's ceiling, but it would also make stashing Wright less meaningful. The odds are against Miami keeping four running backs on the roster, but it would say a lot about the backfield situation if the Dolphins choose to go in that direction.
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