Dolphins' Achane activated off IR after 4-game absence

The Miami Dolphins activated running back De'Von Achane off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders, the team announced Saturday.

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that he's "very optimistic" Achane would return for Sunday's game, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network.

Achane was officially listed as questionable for Week 11. He was a limited participant at practice this week.

A knee injury sent the 22-year-old to injured reserve on Oct. 11 and has kept him sidelined for his team's last four games.

Achane - a third-round rookie - stood out in his first NFL games. After being inactive in Week 1 and playing just six snaps in the season's second game, the Texas A&M product rushed for 455 yards (12.3 per carry) and five touchdowns from Weeks 3-5. He also caught two TDs in that span.

Achane is part of an explosive Miami backfield that's headlined by running back Raheem Mostert. The veteran tailback has racked up 605 yards and a league-high 11 touchdowns on the ground in 2023.

The Dolphins - owners of the NFL's highest-scoring offense - had a bye in Week 10 after suffering a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany.