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Grier had been the Dolphins’ GM since 2016 and within the group since 2000.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins and Chris Grier have agreed to half methods, ending his 10-year tenure as normal supervisor.
The choice comes after Miami fell to 2-7 on the season following Thursday night time’s 28-6 rout towards the Baltimore Ravens.
Throughout Grier’s tenure — he has been with the group since 2000, and normal supervisor since 2016 — the Dolphins recorded 5 profitable seasons and three playoff appearances however didn’t win a postseason recreation. Miami’s 25-year playoff win drought stays the longest energetic streak within the NFL.
“As I assessed the state of the group and in my discussions with Chris, it grew to become clear to each of us that change couldn’t wait,” Miami proprietor Stephen Ross said in an announcement. “We should enhance — in 2025, 2026 and past — and it wants to start out proper now.”
After the Dolphins had been eradicated from the postseason following the 2024 regular-season finale, Ross issued an announcement saying Grier and Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel would proceed to guide the group “with my full help,” whereas cautioning towards the “establishment.”
McDaniel, who has fielded questions on his job safety all season, is anticipated to stay as Miami’s head coach at the very least via the remainder of the season, ESPN reported Friday morning.
Dolphins senior personnel government Champ Kelly might be Miami’s interim normal supervisor the remainder of the season, and the group will start its seek for a everlasting GM.
“I’ve at all times been and stay dedicated to constructing a profitable group that persistently competes for championships,” Ross stated. “I’m extremely happy with our management as an NFL group and our continued dedication to the neighborhood, however our efficiency on the sphere and our team-building course of haven’t been ok. There are not any excuses.”
Grier rose via the Dolphins’ scouting ranks earlier than being promoted to normal supervisor in 2016. Throughout his tenure, he oversaw a number of key acquisitions that produced cornerstone gamers for the franchise, however in the end didn’t ship the playoff success lengthy anticipated in Miami.
His first ever draft choose as GM was the 2016 choice Laremy Tunsil, who went on to be a Professional Bowl offensive sort out after being traded to Houston for a bevy of picks that in the end allowed the Dolphins to amass stars like Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Bradley Chubb.
Different profitable draft picks by Grier included Professional Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard, security Minkah Fitzpatrick, defensive sort out Christian Wilkins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He additionally acquired key veterans like left sort out Terron Armstead, operating again Raheem Mostert and defensive finish Calais Campbell in free company and traded for All-Professional Jalen Ramsey in 2023.
However Grier confronted criticism on quite a few roster building selections, together with a failure to spend money on an offensive line and neglecting the backup quarterback place in 2024, when Tagovailoa missed six video games due to a concussion and hip damage.
“I wish to thank the followers for his or her continued help and fervour for this group,” Ross stated. “You deserve a championship-caliber group you could be happy with. There’s a lot work forward to return the Dolphins to sustained success, and that work begins now, ending the season sturdy, evaluating all areas of our soccer operation, and shifting ahead with a transparent imaginative and prescient for the long run.”
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