Jaylen Wright - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Jaylen Wright already has Dolphins thinking about a depth chart change An unexpected competition is emerging from OTAs that could shake up the Miami Dolphins' depth chart.

JUNE 12 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Looking good at OTAs Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik said Thursday that Wright "has some speed" and looks comfortable this offseason, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports...

Impact It sounds like Wright is off to a good start under the new coaching staff, competing with Ollie Gordon, Donovan Edwards and others for backup backfield roles behind De'Von Achane. One of the bunch could see a decent number of carries, as the Dolphins presumably won't want the sub-200-pound Achane butting heads between the tackles repeatedly. Wright was billed as a big-play threat rather than a power runner when the Dolphins took him in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he does have decent size (5-foot-10, 208 pounds) to go with his 4.38 speed (2024 Combine).

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Fizzles in lead role Sunday Wright rushed 13 times for 23 yards and brought in both targets for 17 yards in the Dolphins' 38-10 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Impact Wright had the opportunity to helm the Dolphins' ground attack due to De'Von Achane's absence with a shoulder injury, but the former found running room to be at a premium against New England's stout front. Wright found occasional success as a complementary option throughout the 2025 season, finishing the campaign with 288 rushing yards (4.1 yards per carry) and two touchdowns while adding five receptions for 44 yards on nine targets across 10 games. Wright figures to continue working in a reserve role in 2026, potentially in a new offensive system if Miami opts to let head coach and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel go following a 7-10 season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins place tight end Darren Waller on injured reserve, sign running back Donovan Edwards

The Miami Dolphins placed tight end Darren Waller on injured reserve Friday with a groin injury and signed running back Donovan Edwards to the active roster off Washington’s practi...

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Dolphins are getting production from their young players, an encouraging sign for the future

Mike McDaniel stood in the locker room after the Miami Dolphins’ 20-17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and began calling out the names of the game’s most impactful players

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Big run in Week 17 win Wright rushed five times for 56 yards in the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact The backup running back flashed with a 32-yard run, the longest of his two-year career. Wright also had scored touchdowns in two of the previous three contests and eclipsed 100 yards in one of them, so he's delivered some deep-league, late-season utility behind De'Von Achane. Wright could be the beneficiary of some extra run if head coach Mike McDaniel opts to reduce the snaps of some of his top players in a Week 18 road matchup against the Patriots.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Once-invisible Dolphins' draft pick is flipping the script in a lost season The Miami Dolphins haven't gotten a full workload from Jaylen Wright in 2025, but they saw enough to see that his future with the team is st...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Scores late TD in loss Wright rushed nine times for 35 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of two targets for 18 yards in the Dolphins' 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Wright saw complementary snaps behind De'Von Achane and recorded his second rushing touchdown of the season on a three-yard run with just under four minutes remaining. Despite the fact he tied his second-highest carry total of the season versus Cincinnati, Wright is likely to slot into a low-volume role in a Week 17 home matchup against the Buccaneers next Sunday unless Achane is injured or there's another blowout scenario at play.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Wright Fantasy Week 16: Projections vs. Bengals, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation In Week 16 (Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), RB Jaylen Wright and the Miami Dolphins will face the Cincinnati Bengals, who have the 32nd-ranked run def...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Limited to two touches Monday Wright rushed once for two yards and brought in his only target for nine yards in the Dolphins' 28-15 loss to the Steelers on Monday night.

Impact One game after logging a career-high 24 carries against the Jets due to De'Von Achane's early exit with a ribs injury, Wright reverted to a bit role Monday night despite Ollie Gordon exiting due to an ankle injury in the second quarter. Wright did record only the second catch of his career, but with Achane healthy and capable of playing all three downs, Wright looks likely to remain minimally involved over the final three games of the season, even if Gordon is sidelined for any period of time.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Dolphins' defense has looked like an entirely different unit during its four-game win streak

By linebacker Jordyn Brooks’ estimation, the Miami Dolphins’ defensive improvement was only a matter of time

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Tops 100 yards as Achane gets hurt Wright rushed 24 times for 107 yards and a touchdown but didn't catch any of his three targets in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Jets.

Impact Wright's two-yard touchdown run in the first quarter came prior to De'Von Achane's second-quarter departure from the game due to a rib injury. Ollie Gordon added a touchdown run in the second half but posted only 17 rushing yards on his five carries. If Achane doesn't return in Week 15 against the Steelers, Wright could work as the lead back ahead of Gordon in a Dolphins offense that relies heavily on its running backs.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tagovailoa wins in cold, leads Dolphins to 4th straight victory 34-10 to remain unbeaten vs. Jets

Tua Tagovailoa remained unbeaten against the New York Jets, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 victory on Sunday

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Dolphins' Achane leaves with a rib injury; Jets rookie QB Cook steps in for injured Taylor

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane left the 34-10 victory against the New York Jets after injuring his ribs

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Splits carries with Gordon Wright carried the ball three times for 16 yards during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.

Impact Wright logged the same amount of carries as No. 2 running back Ollie Gordon, who garnered 10 rushing yards. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane racked up 134 rushing yards and one touchdown across his 22 carries. Wright will continue competing with Gordon for reserve opportunities as the Dolphins head into a Week 14 divisional matchup against the Jets.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs one carry in OT win Wright rushed once for four yards during Miami's 16-13 overtime win over the Commanders in Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Wright worked behind standout De'Vone Achane (172 yards from scrimmage) as well as Ollie Gordon (nine carries for 45 yards and one score) again Sunday. He had worked as the No. 2 back behind Achane in Week 10, but that opportunity came due to Gordon managing an ankle injury, which he's now fully recovered from. The Dolphins will go on bye Week 12, so Wright's next chance to handle reserve duties will come Sunday, Nov. 30 versus the Saints in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Works as No. 2 back in upset win Wright carried the ball five times for 17 yards during Miami's 30-13 win over the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Wright operated as the No. 2 option behind De'Von Achane in Week 10 as Ollie Gordon, who entered the contest questionable due to an ankle issue, rushed just once for minus-three yards. If Gordon is full healthy to face the Commanders overseas in Madrid in Week 11, he figures to reclaim the top backup role behind Achane, but it was nonetheless encouraging to see Wright active for the third time in the last four weeks, after he had been a healthy scratch to begin the season. Of course, Achane -- who racked up 225 yards from scrimmage and two scores on 27 touches -- remains the sole dominant fantasy contributor in the Dolphins' backfield.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up for Week 10 Wright is active for Sunday's game against the Bills, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Wright has been a healthy scratch for most of the season, but he'll suit up Sunday -- marking his third time being active for the campaign. The move likely comes as insurance for Ollie Gordon, who is active Sunday but has been limited in practice throughout the week by an ankle injury. Wright isn't likely to see much opportunity so long as both De'Von Achane and Gordon remain healthy.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Jackson active for Ravens' Thursday night matchup at Miami

Lamar Jackson was active for Baltimore’s Thursday night matchup against the Miami Dolphins after a hamstring injury sidelined him the past three games

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Inactive Thursday Wright is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Ravens.

Impact With Wright the odd man out versus Baltimore, De'Von Achane and Ollie Gordon will handle Miami's Week 9 backfield duties. Wright's next chance to suit up for game action will arrive Nov. 9 against the Bills.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets involved in win over Falcons Wright carried the ball nine times for 28 yards during Miami's 34-10 win over Atlanta. He also secured his only target for a gain of zero yards.

Impact Wright got an opportunity to help close out the Dolphins' upset Week 8 win once the game was well out of hand, but he remained convincingly behind both De'Von Achane and Ollie Gordon. The second-year pro will work to continue demonstrating some amount of consistency in the No. 3 role as Miami prepares for a matchup against Baltimore at home on Thursday Night Football in Week 9.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uninvolved in Week 7 loss Wright did not log a carry or target during Miami's 31-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

Impact Wright was active versus Cleveland after having been a healthy scratch the prior two games, but he played just nine offensive snaps and was statistically invisible while Ollie Gordon (five carries for 22 yards) operated as the No. 2 back behind starter De'Von Achane (13 carries for 82 yards). Next on deck for the Dolphins is a Week 8 road matchup against the Falcons, wherein Wright will work to compete for more opportunities alongside Gordon.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uninvolved in Week 7 loss Wright did not log a carry or target during Miami's 31-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Week 7 Wright is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Wright has been a healthy scratch for the Dolphins' last two games but will be available for Sunday's road game, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Wright and Ollie Gordon will serve as Miami's depth options out of the backfield behind De'Von Achane.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Wright (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact The running back is a healthy scratch for the second straight game as De'Von Achane and Ollie Gordon continue to lead Miami's backfield. Wright has yet to carry the ball in 2025.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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