Salvon

Ahmed

Sermon banged up the knee in Week 6’s win over the Titans. With Jonathan Taylor (ankle) likely sidelined for another week, Tyler Goodson could be the team’s default lead back this week against the Dolphins. Goodson in Week 6 had 51 yards on eight rushes and functioned as the team’s primary pass-catching back. The Colts signed RB Salvon Ahmed as backfield depth in case Sermon is out against Miami.

The Broncos added Ahmed after Tyler Badie went down in Sunday’s win over the Jets. Playing four seasons with the Dolphins, Ahmed has 163 carries for 593 yards and five touchdowns, adding 40 catches for 274 yards and a score. He will be depth for the Broncos, who have not found much consistent production from their running back room this season.

Ahmed caught on with the Dolphins as an undrafted rookie during the 2020 season. The former Washington Husky rushed 75 times for 319 yards and three touchdowns in his rookie season, which included a 23-122-1 performance in Week 15 against the Patriots. Since then, Ahmed has fought to stick around on Miami’s roster. Over the last two seasons, he’s handled 88 carries, taking them for 274 yards and two scores while contributing primarily on special teams. At 25 years old, Ahmed should have no trouble catching on with another team, even if it’s as a camp body over the next few weeks. In addition to Ahmed, the Dolphins also placed wide receiver Willie Snead on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.

Wynn landed on injured reserve after suffering a Week 7 quadriceps strain and he has evidently yet to fully recover. The Dolphins are smartly playing things cautiously with their shallow offensive line depth. EDGE Cameron Goode was also moved to the PUP list while running back Salvon Ahmed was sent to the active/non-football injury (NFI) list. Players who remain on the active/PUP list come Week 1 must remain sidelined for at least four games.

Ahmed, who’s been with the Dolphins since 2020, will return for another season as backfield depth behind Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane. Ahmed in 2023 had 22 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown in eight games before sustaining a season-ending foot injury in late November.

Ahmed suffered a foot injury in Week 11 after filling in for De’Von Achane who also left with an injury. The injury dealt to Ahmed was serious enough that the Dolphins chose to put him on IR and they’ll use that spot to bring Robbie Chosen back to the active roster.

Ahmed rotated into the Dolphins backfield after De’Von Achane’s knee injury, seeing the bulk of the backfield passing-game usage. He caught a pair of passes in the red zone, taking a checkdown for a touchdown in the second quarter. If Achane is still out, Ahmed will still be in consideration for touches with Raheem Mostert leading the backfield and Jeff Wilson likely active next week. Keep Ahmed on benches until the backfield becomes clearer.

Pro Football Focus charted Ahmed and Jeff Wilson as both playing 19 snaps to Raheem Mostert’s 43. Wilson handled seven touches to Ahmed’s six, finally welcoming himself to the season. With De’Von Achane due back soon from injured reserve, neither Wilson nor Ahmed are making a credible push for RB4/FLEX status.

Ahmed came into the game after consecutive long carries by lead back Raheem Mostert in the third quarter but otherwise was kept on the sideline. The Dolphins ran only 46 offensive plays from scrimmage on a night where their defense managed to find the end zone and the Eagles dominated time of possession. With Jeff Wilson back in the fold, it’s fair to question if Ahmed has any fantasy utility moving forward.

Chris Brooks went down with an ankle injury late in the game and only appeared on 11 snaps. Even before the injury, he was the clear RB3 for Miami. Ahmed rushed six times for 23 yards and a touchdown while adding three receptions for 11 yards. Jeff Wilson did not come off injured reserve for this game but could be back next week. Ahmed would have some FLEX potential if Wilson can’t go and should be stashed in most leagues.