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Miami Dolphins hire Jon-Eric Sullivan as GM to lead full rebuild after Mike McDaniel firing

The Miami Dolphins have completed the first step of a full front-office overhaul by hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan as general manager. The longtime Green Bay Packers executive brings more than 20 years of scouting and personnel experience to a franchise that has spent much of the past decade searching for stability.

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Has Ross Finally Got It Right?

Has Ross Finally Got It Right? Since 2009, when Stephen Ross became the owner of the Miami Dolphins, we, as fans, have witnessed countless changes in General Managers and head coaches.

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Can you name the last quarterback to win a playoff game for every NFL team? Five minutes are on the clock.

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Reports: Dolphins to tab Jon-Eric Sullivan as GM

The Miami Dolphins are set to hire Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan as their new general manager, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 9

What the Sullivan Hiring Could Mean for the Head Coach Search

Now that the Miami Dolphins have their full-time general manager in place, the next step in the rebuilding of the franchise will be the hiring of a new head coach.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 9

Rodgers takes another shot at Jets ahead of Steelers' playoff game vs. Texans?

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has made it known on multiple occasions that he is enjoying his time as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers after his two-season

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Dolphins make final Mike McDaniel decision amid John Harbaugh rumors

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 9

What to Know About Dolphins New GM Jon-Eric Sullivan

One day after firing head coach Mike McDaniel, the Miami Dolphins general manager search has come to its end. The Dolphins are hiring Green Bay Packers’ VP of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan to be the team’s new general manager, according to multiple national reports Friday.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 9

What the Packers believe the Dolphins are getting in Jon-Eric Sullivan, according to those who know him best

There's a new lead man in town for the Miami Dolphins' football operation. A day after dismissing head coach Mike McDaniel, the Dolphins have completed perhaps the world's fasted filling of a job vacancy by hiring Green Bay Packers executive Jon-Eric Sullivan.

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Is Dolphins' GM hire a sign that Harbaugh is heading to the Giants?

Is Dolphins' GM hire a sign that John Harbaugh is heading to the Giants?

Stories throughout the week have linked Harbaugh with the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins.

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John Harbaugh assessing future, no head coach interviews until next week

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / January 9

Dolphins make decision on new GM

The Dolphins were known to be nearing a hire for their general manager position. The process of finding Chris Grier‘s replacement is now complete.

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Why Dolphins owner Stephen Ross reportedly fired Mike McDaniel, could pass on John Harbaugh

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Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / January 9

The Dolphins’ GM hire of Jon-Eric Sullivan reflects a franchise fully committed to the comprehensive change ownership promised

The Miami Dolphins have officially secured new leadership. It was reported ahead of the Dolphins' general manager search this week that the team wanted to move quickly.

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Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / January 9

Dolphins Hire Jon-Eric Sullivan As General Manager

Dolphins Hire Jon-Eric Sullivan As General Manager The Miami Dolphins have hired Jon-Eric Sullivan as their next general manager. Sullivan comes over from the Green Bay Packers, where he was their Vice President of Player Personnel.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 9

Could Browns hire McDaniel as head coach amid Harbaugh uncertainty?

Could Browns hire Mike McDaniel as head coach amid John Harbaugh uncertainty?

During the latest edition of the "Orange and Brown Talk Podcast," Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe of the Cleveland Plain Dealer touched upon why the Browns are so high on a coach who tallied zero playoff wins over four seasons with the Dolphins.

Would Mike McDaniel make sense for Browns after firing from Dolphins?

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Where Do Dolphins Stand in Terms of Head Coach Job Appeal?

The Miami Dolphins became the eighth NFL team looking for a new head coach when they dismissed Mike McDaniel after four seasons on the job. The Dolphins

Miami Dolphins News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

Top Mike McDaniel Landing Spots, Ranked

The Miami Dolphins fired former head coach Mike McDaniel earlier in the week, but it’s safe to assume the offensive guru won’t be out of work for long.