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Miami, FL - The Miami Dolphins announced Friday that they have mutually agreed to part ways with longtime general manager Chris Grier.
Team owner Stephen Ross confirmed the decision, saying it followed a joint assessment that changes to the organization could no longer wait.
Ross stated that the Dolphins must improve in 2025 and beyond, emphasizing the need for immediate action after a disappointing start to the season.
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The announcement came less than 24 hours after Miami’s 28-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, which dropped the team’s record to 2-7.
Champ Kelly, who previously served as a senior personnel executive, has been named interim general manager while the organization searches for a permanent replacement.
Grier, 55, joined the Dolphins in 2000 after beginning his NFL career with the New England Patriots.
He became Miami’s general manager in 2016, overseeing multiple roster rebuilds and playoff appearances.
Under his leadership, the Dolphins reached the postseason three times but did not win a playoff game.
The team’s last postseason victory came in 2000, the longest active drought in the NFL.
Ross thanked Grier for his 26 years of service, describing him as a respected figure within the organization and around the league.
Grier’s departure marks the first major front-office change of the Dolphins’ 2025 season, signaling a transition period for the franchise as it evaluates its future leadership and team-building approach.