De’Von Achane is officially done for the season with a torn ACL, and in a scramble for depth, the Dolphins have signed running back Carlos Washington off their practice squad. This is a brutal hit for Miami and a huge opportunity for Washington, who’s got to step up big time.
Miami’s Backfield in Crisis After Achane Blow
This is a massive hit to the Dolphins’ backfield. Losing a player like Achane for the entire season changes everything for their run game. Washington isn’t totally green, having played in two games for the Falcons over the last two seasons. He actually signed with the Dolphins back in May, but now he’s facing a whole new level of pressure to try and fill that massive void. It’s early in the season, and you don’t want to be making moves like this because of a season-ending injury, but here we are.
Defensive Depth Getting a Look Against the Vikings
It’s not just the offense making moves, either. For their big Sunday game against the Vikings, Miami also elevated defensive lineman Mazi Smith and defensive end Rodney McGraw. Smith’s an interesting one, a 2023 Cowboys first-round pick who signed with the Dolphins just last month. McGraw, on the other hand, was an undrafted guy this year, so it’s a mix of experience and raw talent getting a shot. They’re clearly trying to shore up the defensive front for this week’s matchup.
So, with Achane out for the long haul and these two defensive pieces getting the call-up, the Dolphins are absolutely trying to patch things up for their clash with the Vikings this Sunday. Every game matters, especially early in the season, and these depth moves are huge. Can Washington carry the load, and will Smith and McGraw make an immediate impact? We’ll find out soon enough when they hit the field.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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