The poorly performing Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier mutually agreed to part ways, owner Stephen Ross announced Friday.
Grier held the role for 10 seasons. The Dolphins went to the playoffs three times during that span, but failed to earn a postseason victory. Their drought without a playoff win, which spans 24 years, remains the longest in the NFL.
Grier joined the Dolphins as a scout in 2000. He was promoted to general manager in 2016. The Dolphins had three coaches during his tenure as general manager, including current coach Mike McDaniel.
McDaniel’s Dolphins went 20-14 over his first two seasons, resulting in two playoff appearances. They were 8-9 in 2024 and are 2-7 this season.
“This morning, I made the decision along with general manager Chris Grier to mutually part ways,” Ross said in a news release. “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.”
Ross said Champ Kelly will be interim general manager.
“There is a lot of football left to play and we all need to fight even harder,” Ross said. “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.”
