Miami Dolphins And General Manager Chris Grier Agreed To Part Ways
It had been assumed that the head coach would be the one to go. Especially after the terrible 28-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football. However, the Dolphins decided to go a different way. Today it was announced that the Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier had mutually agreed to part ways. Grier had been a long-time employee of the organization, joining them in 2000 and ascending to general manager in 2016.
Chairman of the Board/Managing General Partner Stephen M. Ross released a lengthy statement regarding the separation:
“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 interim 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.”
During Grier’s time with the team they garnered five winning seasons and three playoff appearances but failed to win a postseason game. Miami is in the midst of a 25-year playoff win drought which is also the longest active streak in the NFL.
Miami Dolphins And General Manager Chris Grier Agreed To Part Ways
For now, sources have told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that Mike McDaniel will remain as head coach at least through the regular season. In the meantime, Champ Kelly has been appointed as the interim general manager for the rest of the season. Continuing his statement about the team, Ross went on to say:
“I have always been and remain committed to building a winning team that consistently competes 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.”
Parting with Grier could ensure that McDaniel will be the first coach fired on Black Monday. We’re halfway through the regular season so we’ll have to wait and see how the drama unfolds.
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