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Dolphins' GM Opening Draws Leaguewide Interest as 'Exceptional' Opportunity

The role comes with tight cap realities tied to Tua Tagovailoa.

Overview

  • The team and longtime GM Chris Grier parted ways on Oct. 31, creating the vacancy.
  • The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports seasoned executives view the job as an exceptional front-office opportunity.
  • Miami has only $5.1 million projected 2026 cap space and would face a $99.2 million dead-cap charge if it released Tua Tagovailoa.
  • The Dolphins currently hold the No. 7 pick and five selections in the first three rounds of the 2026 draft.
  • Reported potential candidates include Eagles assistant GM Alec Halaby, Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds, and 49ers executive Josh Williams.