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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 22: A general image of a Miami Dolphins logo helmet before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 22, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Heading into the 2026 NFL offseason, the Miami Dolphins<\/a> running back position had a large question mark.<\/p>\n That was primarily due to the status of Pro Bowl running back De\u2019Von Achane, who was coming off the best season of his career in 2025, but was also set to be a free agent following the 2026 season.<\/p>\n After Achane had been involved in trade rumors during the 2025 NFL season, where Miami opted not to move him, those rumors resurfaced as the Dolphins underwent their dramatic roster makeover. Ultimately, Miami decided to make Achane one of its franchise cornerstones as they signed him to a large contract extension.<\/p>\n That led to the running back room beginning to take shape prior to the 2026 season. Unfortunately for another Dolphins running back, that complicated his roster chances ahead of the season. Now, Miami has announced it has moved on from the talented tailback.<\/p>\n Miami Dolphins Cut Ties With Running Back<\/p>\n The Miami Dolphins announced on X<\/a>: \u201cRoster Moves | We have signed cornerback Nick McCloud, placed kicker Zane Gonzalez on the injured reserve list and waived running back Anthony Hankerson.\u201d<\/p>\n Hankerson joined the team as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft, which occurred prior to Achane\u2019s contract extension. While Miami moving on from Hankerson is not surprising, it does mark the second undrafted free agent running back who has not panned out for the Dolphins.<\/p>\n Aside from Hankerson, Miami also signed Le\u2019Veon Moss out of Texas A&M. However, Moss retired shortly after joining the Dolphins.<\/p>\n Prior to the 2026 NFL Draft, Trey Daubert of Vendetta Sports Media wrote of Hankerson:<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe last two years at Oregon State is worth talking about. Hankerson was the bellcow and unquestioned starter with the Beavers. Over the last two years, we\u2019re talking 479 carries, rushing for 2,168 yards (4.5 YPC) and 24 touchdowns. Also, lump in 49 receptions for 274 yards through the air too.\u201d<\/p>\n Miami Dolphins Running Backs<\/p>\n After cutting ties with Hankerson, Miami\u2019s running back room only features five players: De\u2019Von Achane, Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Wright, Carlos Washington Jr. and Donovan Edwards.<\/p>\n Achane, Gordon and Wright are locks to make Miami\u2019s 53-man roster. Meanwhile, Washington and Edwards likely need a strong training camp to make the team.<\/p>\n Out of those last two names, Washington is probably the favorite to make the team. Miami signed Washington Jr. in May, but unlike Edwards, he provides veteran experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n Regarding Washington Jr.\u2019s fit and roster possibilities, Dolphins on SI\u2019s Alain Poupart wrote<\/a>: \u201cIt\u2019s not uncommon for teams to carry four running backs on the 53-man roster, so an opportunity does exist for the other three to earn a roster spot by shining in the offseason program and training camp, and that\u2019s where Washington can hope to make his mark.\u201d<\/p>\n Unfortunately for Washington and Edwards, Poupart predicted that Miami would carry only three running backs into the regular season. Poupart did add that out of the pair, Washington Jr. appeared more likely to carve out a role on the team.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJose Esquer<\/a> Jose Esquer is a Mexican-American sportswriter and communications student based in San Diego, CA. His work spans football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. He has written for platforms like RotoWire and DolphinsTalk. You can find him on Twitter\/X @JEsquer8, usually talking Dolphins, world football, or both. 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