Miami Dolphins Fire GM Chris Grier Amid 2-7 Season; Coach Mike McDaniel to Finish

The Miami Dolphins have mutually parted ways with general manager Chris Grier after a 2-7 start to the 2025 NFL season, marking the end of his 26-year tenure with the team, including 10 years as GM. Owner Stephen Ross stated the need for immediate change to improve the team's performance in 2025 and beyond, appointing assistant GM Champ Kelly as the interim general manager while the team searches for a permanent replacement. Despite the firing, head coach Mike McDaniel is expected to remain through the rest of the season, though his future with the team is uncertain amid the Dolphins' struggles. Under Grier's leadership, the Dolphins had five winning seasons and three playoff appearances but failed to win a postseason game, extending their playoff drought to 25 years—the longest active streak in the NFL. The team's poor performance has been compounded by injuries, roster changes, and underwhelming play from key players like quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Tyreek Hill, whose career might be ending prematurely due to injury. The Dolphins' current struggles have sparked speculation about broader organizational changes, including potential shifts in coaching and player personnel moving forward.