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The Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier have mutually agreed to part ways, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move comes the morning after the team lost to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football in an embarrassing 28-6 manner. Grier had been with the Dolphins since 2000, working his way up from a scout to taking over as the GM in 2016.
Miami is 2-7 on the season, with roster holes and depth issues throughout the team. Grier has been under fire from fans throughout the season, with the change finally happening on Friday. Miami will now begin a search for a new general manager.
The NFL trade deadline is next week, with interim general manager Champ Kelly making any moves the team decides to do. Who will be using any draft picks they acquire in those deals is still to be seen.
Since Grier assumed the role as GM, Miami has appeared in the playoffs three times over 10 seasons, without a win in the postseason. They have recorded a 77-80 record over that span.
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross released a statement following the move, saying:
This morning, I made the decision along with general manager Chris Grier to mutually part ways. I have incredible respect for Chris and his family, and I want to thank him for his many contributions to the Miami Dolphins over the past 26 years.
As I assessed the state of the team and in my discussions with Chris, it became clear to both of us that change could not wait. We must improve – in 2025, 2026, and beyond – and it needs to start right now. Champ Kelly will serve as interm general manager effective immediately, and we will begin our search process for a new general manager. I want to thank Champ for stepping up and his commitment to the Dolphins success this season. There is a lot of football left to play and we all need to fight even harder.
I have always been and remain committed to building a winning team that consistenyly compete for championships. I am incredibly proud of our leadership as an NFL organization and our continued commitment to the community, but our performance on the field and our team-building process have not been good enough. There are no excuses. I want to thank the fans for their continued support and passion for this team. You deserve a championship-caliber team you can be proud of. There’s much work ahead to return the Dolphins to sustained success, and that work begins now, finishing the season strong, evaluating all areas of our football operation, and moving forward with a clear vision for the future.
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