Jaylen Wright rushed 13 times for 23 yards in the Dolphins’ Week 18 loss to the Patriots, adding two receptions for 17 yards.

05 January 2026

With the Dolphins engaging in something of a “gentleman’s tank” and resting De’Von Achane, Wright received his first start of the season. He wasn’t going anywhere against the Patriots’ elite run defense, but it confirmed second-year pro Wright remains ahead of rookie Ollie Gordon II on the depth chart after the matter seemed up in the air mid-season. That could change with a full offseason and training camp for Gordon, while it doesn’t really matter who the No. 2 is behind Achane absent injury. Achane has proven surprisingly durable, making Wright a low-floor dynasty insurance back.