Dolphins Fire GM; Kelly Named, McDaniel Staying

The Miami Dolphins fired long-time general manager Chris Grier after a 2-7 start and a 28-6 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens and named senior personnel executive Champ Kelly interim general manager to begin correcting the roster. Owner Stephen Ross and multiple reports say head coach Mike McDaniel will remain in place at least through the end of the season, with Ross and ESPN sources largely blaming roster construction — rather than the coach — for the team's slide. Reporting cited Grier's roster decisions, including expensive veteran signings and reluctance to trade attractive assets, as factors that contributed to the team's struggles and to his dismissal. Fan and former-player frustration has exploded, with critics including Richie Incognito joining calls for sweeping changes. McDaniel was visibly irate on the sideline as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa struggled, and observers say the Nov. 4 trade deadline and the upcoming game vs. Buffalo are near-term turning points that could shape roster moves and McDaniel's longer-term fate.