Earlier this NFL offseason, the Miami Dolphins further stabilized their backfield with the addition of former Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore on a one-year, $1 million contract.

Related NewsArticle continues below
Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) looks into the crowd after the 28-14 loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinal game in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium
Quinn Ewers’ honest take on ‘unconventional’ NIL experience
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) scores a touchdown after running past New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26) and New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) in the fourth quarter, Sunday January 5, 2025, in East Rutherford.
Dolphins’ De’Von Achane sends confident warning to rest of NFL
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrates after defeating the New York Jets during overtime at Hard Rock Stadium.
Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s agent reveals reaction to Colts’ schedule release video

It has brought aboard a proven asset in the running game that could become a huge contributor in the running game next season. According to Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald, Gore's worth ethic has already impressed fellow running back Kenyan Drake.

“He works out like he’s a first-year, second-year guy,” Drake said. “Comes in with that same attitude. I feel like if I could have just half the success that he’s had, that would be a win in my book. Because he’s definitely the epitome of longevity in this league.”

Gore has been one of the league's most productive running backs throughout his NFL career where he has topped 1,000 rushing yards nine times in his career and is coming off another respectable year notching 961 rushing yards last season with the Indianapolis. This has pushed him to fifth all-time in that category with the chance to pass up Hall of Famer Curtis Martin in the 2018 campaign to move up to fourth as he trails by less than 100 yards.

The 35-year-old clearly still has plenty left in the tank heading into his 14th year, and his continued work ethic has already rubbed off on his new teammate, who he plans to mentor on and off the field this upcoming season. Drake displayed plenty of potential in the second half of the 2017 season where he recorded 444 of his career-high 644 rushing yards in the final five games of the regular seasons, including a pair of 100-yard performances.

The quick connection between Drake and Gore could lead to the Dolphins possessing one of the league's more formidable running game that could help lead the Dolphins to success this upcoming season.