The Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier mutually have agreed to part ways, the team announced on Friday morning.
The news come hours after Miami fell to 2-7 on the season following a 28-6 setback to the Baltimore Ravens. Multiple reports citing sources indicated the Dolphins will keep head coach Mike McDaniel in his position until the end of the season before ruling on his status.
“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,” said Stephen M. Ross, Dolphins chairman of the board/managing general partner.
“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.”
Kelly, senior personnel executive of the Dolphins, was interim general manager of the Raiders in 2023.
Grier, 55, has served as the Dolphins general manager since 2016. He has been with the team since 2000 when he was hired as a scout.
The Dolphins haven’t won a playoff game since the 2000 season, the longest active drought of any NFL club.
“I have always been and remain committed to building a winning team that consistently competes for championships,” Ross said. ” … our performance on the field and our team-building process have not been good enough. There are no excuses.”
