MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins have announced that general manager Chris Grier will no longer be with the organization, ending a decade-long run in the role. The decision comes as the team struggles through a 2-7 start to the 2025 season, following a 28-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night.
Grier, who has been with the Dolphins since 2000 and served as general manager since 2016, oversaw five winning seasons and three playoff appearances. Despite these successes, Miami remains winless in the postseason, continuing its 25-year streak without a playoff victory—the longest active drought in the NFL.
“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,” Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said in a statement. “We must improve — in 2025, 2026 and beyond — and it needs to start right now.”
Ross had previously expressed full support for Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel following the Dolphins’ elimination from the 2024 postseason, while also cautioning against maintaining the “status quo.” McDaniel, who has faced questions about his job security throughout this season, is expected to remain head coach at least through the end of the season, according to ESPN.
Champ Kelly, the Dolphins’ senior personnel executive, has been named interim general manager for the remainder of the season. Miami has also announced that a search for a permanent GM will begin immediately.
“I have always been and remain committed to building a winning team that consistently competes for championships,” Ross said. “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.”
Grier worked his way up through the Dolphins’ scouting ranks before becoming GM in 2016. During his tenure, he was responsible for several key draft picks and acquisitions that shaped the team’s core, although playoff success remained elusive.
His first draft pick as GM, Laremy Tunsil, became a Pro Bowl offensive tackle after being traded to Houston, a move that