{"id":157422,"date":"2026-02-27T08:20:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T08:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=157422"},"modified":"2026-02-27T08:20:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T08:20:59","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-report-chiefs-targeting-game-changer-at-running-back-kansas-city-is-reportedly-eyeing-a-24-year-old-game-breaking-rb-in-a-trade-that-could-reshape-their-offen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=157422","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 REPORT: CHIEFS TARGETING GAME-CHANGER AT RUNNING BACK \u2014 Kansas City is reportedly eyeing a 24-year-old \u201cgame-breaking\u201d RB in a trade that could reshape their offense for 2026. Could this young star be the missing piece to elevate the Chiefs\u2019 Super Bowl hopes? Fans are ready for a big splash in the offseason..ll \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2245890657-e1772131788533.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2245890657-e1772131788533.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2245890657-e1772131788533.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2245890657-e1772131788533.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Chiefs Named Trade Fit for 24-Year-Old \u2018Game-Breaking\u2019 RB\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>The Kansas City Chiefs trading for Miami Dolphins RB De&#8217;Von Achane would inject speed into their offense.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If one thing has been made clear by the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason, it\u2019s that they know improvement must happen at running back. With multiple internal pieces hitting free agency and even more external options being available, it\u2019s time to add talent.<\/p>\n<p>General manager Brett Veach understands that 2025-26\u2019s room wasn\u2019t good enough. It\u2019s expected that change will occur via free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft, but might a trade make sense?<\/p>\n<p>One outlet believes Kansas City should ask the Miami Dolphins about star halfback De\u2019Von Achane.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Chiefs Dubbed Potential Team Trade Fit for Dolphins RB De\u2019Von Achane<\/h2>\n<p>In a February 25 story for ESPN, Dan Graziano and Ben Solak outlined the top 15 trade candidates this offseason. In their article, Achane made the cut and was ranked second.<\/p>\n<p>Solak defines Achane as someone with \u201cgame-breaking speed, high-volume receiving ability\u201d and more. The duo predicts his chances of being moved at 10%, with the Chiefs, Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings listed as potential team fits.<\/p>\n<p>Graziano doesn\u2019t believe Achane will be moved, but that shouldn\u2019t stop teams from inquiring.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe league seems to believe the Dolphins are in a full rebuild, which means they\u2019re getting calls on all of their star players,\u201d Graziano wrote. \u201cMy sense is that they\u2019re far more likely to extend Achane\u2019s contract than to listen to those trade offers, but in their situation, you answer the phone when it rings. So, call any Achane trade a significant long shot that would take an awfully enticing package to get done.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With a new head coach at the helm, the Dolphins are undoubtedly retooling for the future. The plan for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remains uncertain at best, so it\u2019s reasonable to part ways with some other pieces. Former Chiefs wideout Tyreek Hill is a prime example of someone the team deemed no longer a need to have in town.<\/p>\n<p>Achane presents an interesting dynamic. On one hand, he\u2019s still very young (24) and is emerging as one of the game\u2019s brightest stars. On the other hand, he\u2019ll soon need to be compensated as such. If the Dolphins have no desire to extend his contract, eventually trading him becomes more sensible.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s been minimal indication of that, though. If the possibility ever grows legs, should the Chiefs be interested?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Is Achane a Quality Option Should Kansas City Desire Trade?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_fill,w_1200,ar_4:3,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/220\/01k36fffdvyqezmwxth7.jpg\" alt=\"Chiefs Have a Perfect RB Trade Target After Surprise Report (and it's Not  Brian Robinson)\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to say no. Achane, a third-round pick back in 2023, has more than justified his draft slot. The former Texas A&amp;M standout flashed immense upside as a rookie, which has only turned into realized star-level production since then. In 17 games in 2024, he rushed for 907 yards and 6 touchdowns while adding 592 yards and 6 receiving scores through the air. As it turns out, that was just the tip of the iceberg.<\/p>\n<p>Last season saw Achane blossom into a true lead halfback. In 16 starts, he rushed for a career-high 1,350 yards and 8 touchdowns. His average of 5.7 yards per carry led the sport. Additionally, Achane hauled in 67 passes on 85 targets for 488 yards and 4 more receiving touchdowns. A whopping 1,838 scrimmage yards and 12 scores got him his first-ever Pro Bowl nod.<\/p>\n<p>Advanced metrics also loved what Achane did in 2025-26. Not only did he average 3.0 yards after contact per rush, but that number rose to 8.2 in the receiving game. According to SumerSports, among running backs with 100+ carries, no one posted a higher explosive rush share than his 13.45% mark. In that same 49-player field, his 19.41% target share ranked third.<\/p>\n<p>Boasting 4.32-second 40-yard dash speed, Achane is a blur. He accelerates quickly, is elusive and can make defenders miss. Once he reaches the open field, not many are capable of keeping up with him. Regardless of where he plays football in his fourth season, he\u2019ll be a massive plus for an offense.<\/p>\n<p>All of that for an estimated $6.1 million hit against the salary cap makes acquiring Achane an extremely intriguing hypothetical to consider.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Foote is a seasoned sports writer who covers the NFL for Heavy.com with an emphasis on the Kansas City Chiefs. He has years of experience publishing NFL and MLB content for Sports Illustrated&#8217;s On SI vertical, in addition to a background in NBA coverage for multiple outlets. Foote is a Baker University alumnus, earning his degree in Mass Media. He&#8217;s based in Kansas City. More about Jordan Foote<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getty The Kansas City Chiefs trading for Miami Dolphins RB De&#8217;Von Achane would inject speed into their offense. 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