MIAMI — Dolphins operating again De’Von Achane will play Sunday in opposition to the Washington Commanders, coach Mike McDaniel stated Friday, giving the group its second-leading rusher.
Achane missed the Dolphins’ win over the New York Jets in Week 12 after aggravating his knee harm the earlier week in his preliminary return in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie had spent 5 weeks on injured reserve after initially struggling the knee harm in Week 5.
The third-round decide has rushed for 461 yards and has seven complete touchdowns in 5 video games this season, averaging an NFL-high 11.8 yards per carry. His return ought to give the Dolphins a potent tandem with Raheem Mostert, whose 785 speeding yards and 13 touchdowns rank second and first within the NFL, respectively.
McDaniel wasn’t as definitive in regards to the standing of security Jevon Holland, who has been restricted all through the week with accidents to each knees. The third-year star was at observe Friday and did not seem to have any brace or sleeve on both knee, however McDaniel stated the group would err on the facet of warning and Holland is listed as questionable to play.
“He is been aggressively going after his rehab, and he is aware of proper now that he is enjoying the most effective ball of his profession,” McDaniel stated. “With Jevon, we’ve to be very good figuring out actually what it means to our group as a pacesetter, as a participant and what he is in a position to do and in our scheme. So we’ll be assessing him. I can be very cautious, and I am not afraid to be the affected person, smart one if it is smart.”
Left tackles Terron Armstead and Kendall Lamm have additionally been restricted all through the week with quad and again accidents, respectively. Each have a questionable designation for Sunday’s sport.
McDaniel stated he was not sure whether or not Rob Hunt will return from a three-game absence however felt “optimistic” that the Dolphins’ beginning proper guard is able to play after struggling a hamstring harm in Week 8. Hunt can also be listed as questionable.
