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Dolphins Tap Troy Aikman as Temporary Advisor for GM Search

Owner Stephen Ross sought an external voice with leaguewide ties to shape a search prioritizing scouting credentials.

Overview

  • Aikman will advise Ross on the process and sit in on interviews in a temporary role, and he is not a candidate for the job.
  • His ESPN Monday Night Football work continues unaffected, with the Seahawks–49ers broadcast on his schedule Saturday.
  • Miami plans to begin interviews next week, prioritizing candidates with strong scouting backgrounds in its first full GM search since 2014.
  • Coach Mike McDaniel said ownership informed him of the move and he welcomed the additional perspective.
  • The move follows the Oct. 31 departure of longtime GM Chris Grier; Champ Kelly remains interim as Miami seeks to end a 25-year playoff win drought.