Dolphins Retain McDaniel After Firing GM Grier, Begin Roster Shake-Up

Overview

• Mike McDaniel called Chris Grier’s exit an emotional toll but said his responsibility is to keep the team locked on preparing for Buffalo.
• Albert Breer reports the league view that Stephen Ross wants a new head of football operations to assess McDaniel, with an in-season change possible if locker-room control erodes.
• Interim GM Champ Kelly is directing personnel decisions through Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET trade deadline, according to the Sun Sentinel.
• Miami traded edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to the Eagles for a 2026 third-round pick, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, with additional moves possible before the deadline.
• At 2-7, the Dolphins are targeting fewer turnovers and better situational offense, and McDaniel confirmed Tua Tagovailoa remains the starter against the Bills.