Miami’s RB2 competition is tightening behind De’Von Achane, with Ollie Gordon II taking a clear step forward after last Saturday’s 24-17 win over Detroit. Gordon, the 6-foot-2, 225-pound sixth-rounder from Oklahoma State, looks more equipped for short-yardage duty than Jaylen Wright, offering power, secure hands, and solid value on special teams. Wright remains a fast-burst option, but Gordon has the edge as Achane’s primary backup at this moment.

The Browns-and-bears of the preseason continue, as the Dolphins prep for Thursday’s joint practice with Jacksonville and Saturday’s finale with the Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium. With Alexander Mattison sidelined by neck surgery and Aaron Shampklin plus Mike Boone in the mix, Miami’s backfield battle is a two-man race that could tilt once Achane returns. Miami signals a quest for a full-tool, dependable back who can stay on the field in multiple roles, a dynamic that would create real fantasy upside if Gordon wins the job.

In this environment, Gordon’s two preseason games (83 rushing yards on 18 carries and 3 receptions for 48 yards with a long 20-yard grab) plus a kickoff-smarts moment against Detroit paint him as a potential standout RB2—if he can translate that efficiency into consistent third-down and goal-line production. McDaniel describes the process as a multi-faceted search for players who can pick up pass protection and elevate the entire group, not merely one trait. The next tests will reveal if Gordon can separate from Wright and the rest enough to lock in a true complementary role.