Miami Dolphins Part Ways With GM Chris Grier

The Miami Dolphins have finally done what many fans have been screaming for since the team’s last playoff win in the Clinton administration—they’ve shown Chris Grier the door. After nearly a decade of “rebuilding” and enough false hope to power a small city, the Dolphins announced Friday that they’ve mutually parted ways with their general manager.

The Writing Was On the Wall For Grier

When your team gets absolutely demolished 28-6 by the Ravens on Thursday Night Football in front of a national audience, something has to give. The Dolphins looked like they were playing in quicksand while Lamar Jackson was out there doing Lamar Jackson things, throwing four touchdown passes and making Miami’s defense look like they were running in slow motion.

At 2-7, this season has been a complete disaster for Miami. Their only wins? Against the Jets (who are somehow worse) and a struggling Falcons team. That’s not exactly the resume of a championship contender.

The announcement came straight from Owner Stephen Ross, who basically said what we’ve all been thinking: “This isn’t working, and we can’t wait any longer.” Ross made it clear that while he respects Grier and his family, the performance on the field has been downright embarrassing.

Grier’s Mixed Legacy in South Beach

Here’s the thing about Grier—the guy wasn’t completely terrible. He’d been with the organization since 2000, working his way up from scout to GM in 2016. Under his watch, the Dolphins actually made the playoffs three times. But here’s the kicker: they lost in the Wild Card round every single time. That’s the kind of mediocrity that drives fan bases absolutely insane.

The real issue? Grier never could figure out how to protect Tua Tagovailoa. The offensive line has been a revolving door of disappointment for years, and watching your franchise quarterback get hit more often than a piñata at a kid’s birthday party isn’t exactly a recipe for success.

McDaniel Gets a Reprieve (For Now)

Surprisingly, Head Coach Mike McDaniel is sticking around for the rest of the season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, McDaniel will remain as head coach “at least” through the remainder of 2025. That “at least” is doing some heavy lifting there, Adam.

Ross apparently still believes in McDaniel’s ability to turn things around, which is interesting considering the team has regressed significantly on both sides of the ball. The defense has been particularly brutal this season, with cornerback play that makes you wonder if they’re actually trying to stop receivers or just waving hello.

What’s Next for Miami?

Senior personnel executive Champ Kelly steps in as interim GM, which means he gets the unenviable task of trying to salvage something from this wreckage. The Dolphins still have games against the Bills and Commanders coming up, and with their current trajectory, those could get ugly fast.

Ross made it crystal clear in his statement that this is about more than just this season. He’s talking about building for 2025, 2026, and beyond.

The Bigger Picture

This move represents more than just changing personnel—it’s an admission that the current approach simply isn’t working. Grier had nearly a decade to build a championship-caliber roster, and the best he could manage was three quick playoff exits.

Miami fans deserve better than this constant cycle of hope and disappointment. They’ve been patient through countless rebuilds, draft misses, and coaching changes. The fact that their two wins this season came against teams that are arguably worse than they are tells you everything you need to know about where this franchise stands.

Looking Ahead

The real test for Ross and the Dolphins organization will be finding the right person to replace Grier permanently. They need someone who can actually build a competent offensive line, find defensive players who can cover receivers, and create a sustainable winning culture.

Until then, Miami fans will have to endure the rest of this season knowing that change is finally coming—even if it took a national television beatdown to make it happen. The Grier era in Miami is over. Now comes the hard part: actually fixing this mess.