Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel provided an update on rookie star De’Von Achane Monday, and what he said was troubling enough.
What he didn’t say might have been even more concerning.
The explosive running back walked gingerly to the sidelines after a run early in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants. He later returned to the game, then left again.
Monday, McDaniel said Achane has a knee injury. He said the team is still evaluating the situation, and he said Achane’s status for next week against the Carolina Panthers is “to be determined.”
But when asked if he could say whether the injury was season ending, McDaniel called it “trivial” to speculate on a timeline for Achane’s return until the evaluation is completed.
Mike McDaniel says he finds it “trivial” to forecast a timeline for Dolphins RB De’Von Achane knee injury given they are still evaluating (MRI and such) when asked if they can rule out season-ender.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 9, 2023
McDaniel didn’t seem overly concerned about the situation. When asked if Achane would undergo an MRI, he said, “There’s various things that he’s undergoing, handshakes as well, high fives. I think from all accounts he had a good breakfast and lunch.”
Mike McDaniel when asked if De’Von Achane is undergoing an MRI for his knee injury:
“There’s various things that he’s undergoing, handshakes as well, high fives. I think from all accounts he had a good breakfast and lunch.”
Mike doesn’t seem too concerned about it😂 pic.twitter.com/xXqbd3mQnM
— King of Phinland🐬👑 (@KingOfPhinland) October 9, 2023
Achane ran wild on the Giants Sunday, rushing for 151 yards on 11 carries, including a 76-yard TD burst.
One more time for the Dolphins fans, De’Von Achane’s 76-yard touchdown run pic.twitter.com/Y2CbQQU96F
— Geo Milian (@GeoMilian) October 9, 2023
Achane is second in the NFL with 460 rushing yards, and is averaging a ridiculous 12.1 yards per carry. The fact he returned to Sunday’s game is a good sign. But the fact that McDaniel didn’t offer more in his update fueled speculation on social media.
That sounds a lot better than the “season ending” scenarios floating in clickbait world. Thank you.
— Allen Evangelista (@iFollowAllen) October 9, 2023
Hope he’s okay man. This kid is special pic.twitter.com/tHMD6zHimU
— Dylan Powell (@PowellAnalytics) October 9, 2023
#FinsUp De’Von Achane
For those wondering about his injury history per @TheFantasyDRS
No history of knee injuries, at least publicly.
My initial suspicion is that he may have tweaked his MCL, but let’s await more details. The video was more concerning for a high-ankle than… pic.twitter.com/G7kokmGIrg
— Jesse Morse, MD (@DrJesseMorse) October 9, 2023
What indicators do you have to think it’s season ending? I didn’t see him hobbling off the field in a stretcher.
— David Young (@DavidYoung66) October 9, 2023
The whole nfl will riot if he’s actually hurt
— Dclegend⭐️🤠 (@BGlegend11) October 9, 2023
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