Miami Dolphins move quickly, decide on interim general manager after Chris Grier’s departure
Miami moved quickly to get new leadership at the GM position after Thursday’s ugly loss to Baltimore.
Stephen Ross and the Miami Dolphins finally did what had to be done, mutually parting ways with general manager Chris Grier roughly 12 hours after the team’s mistake-filled 28-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Hard Rock Stadium.
Grier held the title of general manager since 2016 and had full control of football operations going back to 2019. He finished his tenure in Miami with a 77-80 mark and, most importantly, no playoff wins. The Dolphins’ playoff futility now spans a full quarter century, the longest mark in the league.
But the show must go on, and the next man up, who will at least direct the franchise for the time being, is senior personnel executive Champ Kelly, per the team’s statement released on Friday morning.
Miami Dolphins tab Champ Kelly as interim general manager following split with Chris Grier
The Dolphins hired Kelly in March, but he has extensive experience in NFL personnel and scouting departments going back to 2007. He began his career as a scout with the Denver Broncos in 2007 and remained with the team through 2014, serving as assistant director of pro player personnel. He moved on to the Chicago Bears, where he served as director of pro scouting and later the assistant director of player personnel through 2021.
His most recent stint before Miami was with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he was hired as assistant general manager. His most notable role came in 2023, when he served as interim general manager of the team following the ousting of former GM Dave Ziegler two years ago.
As such, Miami will be getting someone who isn’t completely new to the process and responsibilities that come with the general manager position for at least the rest of this season. With the trade deadline just four days away, he takes on the job in a crucial moment for the franchise.
In any event, it’s a new era for the Miami Dolphins, and we’ll see if Kelly can help them get it off on the right foot the rest of this season.
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