Overview
- Troy Aikman’s role is short-term and advisory, he is not a candidate for the job and will continue his Monday Night Football duties with ESPN.
- Aikman has begun background work, making calls across the league and is expected to sit in on candidate interviews once the regular season ends.
- Miami’s search is prioritizing executives with strong scouting backgrounds, with Ross retaining final hiring authority, according to multiple reports.
- Interim GM Champ Kelly will receive an interview as the club conducts a broad process following the Oct. 31 departure of longtime GM Chris Grier.
- Some coverage has raised potential conflict-of-interest questions because Aikman will consult for Miami while continuing his weekly broadcast access.