Dolphins begin general manager search – The Splash Zone 1/6/26

Dolphins begin general manager search – The Splash Zone 1/6/26
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The Miami Dolphins season is over and we can now begin to talk about their general manager search as the team has begun requesting interviews with candidates around the league. There were plenty of names reported yesterday that the Dolphins requested with plenty of popular names on the list. Jon-Eric Sullivan of the Green Bay Packers and Alec Halaby of the Philadelphia Eagles were two popular names among Dolphin fans and both were requested by the team. Sit back, grab your popcorn, and let this process play out.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Dolphins GM Search Tracker: First Candidates Revealed The Miami Dolphins are looking for a new general manager for the first time since 2016.


Dolphins General Manager Search

The Dolphins’ reported front office changes help to define their GM search, and one contender may be out in front of the pack
Based on Miami’s needs, does one of the GM candidates have an inside track?


Mike McDaniel

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel Likely Safe McDaniel has “expressed confidence” about his status recently, The Exhibit’s Josina Anderson reports. Things could of course change with the general manager position yet to be filled, but it appears as though the Dolphins will not join the growing list of teams with a vacancy on the sidelines.


Dolphins Quarterbacks

Tua Tagovailoa ‘would be good with’ fresh start elsewhere after Dolphins benching The Miami Dolphins quarterback sat the final three games of the 2025 season


Dolphins Tight Ends

Why Waller’s Big Decision Coming Sooner Rather Later Miami Dolphins veteran tight end Darren Waller began and ended the 2025 season on injury lists


Dolphins Linebackers

Bradley Chubb to ‘see what market is’ in pursuing his next contract With the Miami Dolphins finishing outside the top 20 teams in points allowed, Bradley Chubb didn’t get a dime from up to $5.15 million in contract incentives.


Dolphins Offseason

Dolphins Rookie Review: Grading Every Draft Pick’s Performance in 2025 With the season over, we’re handing out grades for Miami’s rookie class.

Chris Perkins: This offseason is sink or swim for Dolphins The Miami Dolphins are bordering on being an absolute mess, and they’re bordering on being a playoff team. Considering this organization’s recent history, you’re inclined to think they’ll land on the former.

Miami Dolphins Overreactions: Tear it down? Release Tua Tagovailoa? The Miami Dolphins lost their season finale at the New England Patriots, 38-10, to finish their season at 7-10.

Just How Far Away Are the Dolphins? The Miami Dolphins wrapped up their wildly disappointing 2025 season with a blowout loss at New England.


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