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Dolphins Hire Troy Aikman as Consultant for GM Search

Owner Stephen Ross is seeking an outside voice with deep league ties as interviews near and the team targets candidates with strong scouting backgrounds.

Overview

  • The Hall of Famer and ESPN Monday Night Football analyst has been retained in a temporary advisory role and will continue his broadcast duties.
  • Aikman is expected to sit in on interviews and has already begun background calls on candidates, according to multiple reports.
  • He is not a candidate for the position and is not expected to remain with Miami once the hire is made.
  • Miami parted ways with longtime GM Chris Grier on Oct. 31, with Champ Kelly serving as interim, and interviews are expected to begin next week with an emphasis on scouting-heavy résumés.
  • Ross sought an external perspective; reporting indicates executive Brandon Shore is helping coordinate the process and special advisor Dan Marino will be involved, as observers note potential broadcast-conflict questions as a developing issue.