The Miami Dolphins have parted ways with general manager Chris Grier just four days before the Nov. 4 trade deadline. The move comes after an embarrassing 28-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night dropped Miami to 2-7.
The two sides “mutually agreed to part ways,” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, but the bigger question now looms: Will head coach Mike McDaniel be next?
ESPN Sources: Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier met this morning and mutually agreed to part ways.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 31, 2025
Grier has been with the Dolphins since 2000, and has served as their general manager since 2016. pic.twitter.com/hCzE8NNzb8
Grier joined the organization in 2000 and served as general manager since 2016. He revamped the roster during the offseason, trading cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a draft pick in an effort to change the culture.
The overhaul failed to produce results. Under Grier, the Dolphins went 77-80 and made the playoffs three times but never won a postseason game.
“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,” Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said in a statement. “We must improve — in 2025, 2026 and beyond — and it needs to start right now.”
Ross added that the work begins immediately with “finishing the season strong, evaluating all areas of our football operation, and moving forward with a clear vision for the future.”
The Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier have mutually agreed to part ways. pic.twitter.com/pEoBprg8cn
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) October 31, 2025
Trade Deadline Moves and McDaniel’s Uncertain Future
Dolphins senior personnel executive Champ Kelly will serve as interim general manager, and the team could look dramatically different by Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Miami had been unwilling to deal key players in recent weeks, but that stance is expected to shift under new leadership. The Dolphins have fielded trade calls on wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, edge rushers Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Matthew Judon, and cornerback Rasul Douglas.
Players the Dolphins received trade calls on, but were unwilling to deal in recent weeks include:
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 31, 2025
WR Jaylen Waddle
OLB Jaelan Phillips
OLB Bradley Chubb
OLB Matthew Judon
CB Rasul Douglas
With a 2-7 record and a new interim GM, teams are certain to check back in starting today.
With Grier gone, attention turns to McDaniel’s future. Schefter reports that McDaniel will remain Miami’s head coach for the remainder of the season. But it would be shocking if McDaniel returns to Miami in 2026.
Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel will remain Miami’s head coach for the remainder of the season at least, per sources. pic.twitter.com/2MCImhDSCU
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 31, 2025
The Dolphins face a critical 96 hours before Tuesday’s trade deadline to reshape their roster and begin the rebuild Ross has demanded.
