Dolphins hold RB De'Von Achane out after early hit to knee

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MIAMI -- Dolphins running back De'Von Achane played just three snaps in Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders before leaving with a knee injury, but head coach Mike McDaniel said his removal from the game was precautionary.

The rookie Achane spent five weeks on injured reserve with a knee injury that he suffered in Week 5 but was activated for Sunday's game. He touched the ball twice before jogging gingerly off the field and did not return.

"He kind of got landed on, and it was a little painful," McDaniel said. "He was politicking to try to come back in the game, but I was a little worried off the rust to go and do that. We kind of held him back,…