MIAMI GARDENS, FL. – The Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier have mutually agreed to part ways.
The Miami Dolphins announced that the decision for Grier’s departure was a mutual agreement between Grier and the organization on Friday morning, less than 24 hours after the team’s 28-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, which left Miami with a 2-7 record.
“This morning, I made the decision along with general manager Chris Grier to mutually part ways,” team owner Stephen M. Ross said in a statement. “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.”
Champ Kelly has been appointed as the interim general manager for the remainder of the season.
“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. Champ Kelly will serve as interim general manager effective immediately, and we will begin our search process for a new general manager,” Ross added. “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.”
“I have always been and remain committed to building a winning team that consistently competes for championships,” Ross added. “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.”
The Dolphins ended their three-game losing streak last week with a victory over the Atlanta Falcons, but they suffered a significant loss at home just four days later. Although Miami outgained the Ravens in the first half and maintained possession of the ball for a longer period, they trailed 14-6 at halftime due to a series of penalties, turnovers, and mistakes.
“There are no excuses. I want to thank the fans for their continued support and passion for this team,” Ross added. “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.”
However, at 2-7, as demonstrated by Ross’s decision to part ways with Grier, the Dolphins’ season has reached a critically low point. As Kelly considers the optimal approach moving forward with Tuesday’s trade deadline approaching quickly.
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