MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) – The Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier have mutually agreed to part ways, the team’s chairman said.
In a statement issued late Friday morning, Dolphins Chairman of the Board/Managing General Partner Stephen Ross comfirmed Grier was no longer involved with the team.
“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,” Ross wrote in his statement.
Ross further stated, “Champ Kelly will serve as interim general manager effective immediately, and we will begin our search process for a new general manager.”
Grier, who has been with the organization since 2000 and served as general manager since 2016, exits amid another disappointing stretch for the struggling franchise.
His departure comes less than 24 hours after the Dolphins’ 28-6 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens, which dropped Miami’s record to 2-7.
The move marks a significant shakeup for the team just days after a 34-10 victory in Atlanta briefly offered hope of a turnaround.
But Thursday’s loss saw a return to familiar frustrations — costly turnovers, mental errors, and mounting fan discontent.
Here is Ross’ statement in full:
“This morning, I made the decision along with general manager Chris Grier to mutually part ways. 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.
“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. 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. 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. There are no excuses. I want to thank the fans for their continued support and passion for this team. 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.”
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