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De'Von Achane Ruled Out After Knee Injury Against Chiefs
De'Von Achane is a running back for the Miami Dolphins.
He hurt his knee during the Dolphins' game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The injury happened when he was tackled after running 11 yards.
Achane walked to the medical tent and then went to the locker room for more tests.
The Dolphins first said he might return, but later ruled him out.
Miami was already missing another running back, Jaylen Wright.
That left Ollie Gordon II as the team's only healthy running back.
Achane had been one of Miami's most important players this season.
De'Von Achane left Miami's Week 3 game after injuring his knee on his third carry.
The injury occurred when Kansas City safety Alohi Gilman made an awkward tackle on an 11-yard run.
Achane was initially listed as questionable before being ruled out after halftime.
Miami entered the game without running back Jaylen Wright, leaving Ollie Gordon II as its only healthy back.
Achane had 159 yards from scrimmage through two weeks after recording 1,838 yards and 12 touchdowns the previous season.
- Who
- Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane was injured during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- What
- Achane suffered a knee injury and was ruled out after an awkward tackle.
- Where
- Hard Rock Stadium.
- When
- Sunday's Week 3 game.
- Why
- He was injured on his third carry when Kansas City safety Alohi Gilman tackled him awkwardly.
Key facts
- Player
- De'Von Achane
- Team
- Miami Dolphins
- Injury
- Knee injury
- Status
- Ruled out after initially being listed as questionable
- Injury play
- Achane gained 11 yards on his third carry before being tackled
- Miami's remaining back
- Ollie Gordon II was the Dolphins' only healthy running back after Achane exited
- Recent production
- 159 yards from scrimmage on 38 touches through two weeks
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