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Dolphins Tap Troy Aikman to Advise Ongoing GM Search

Team seeks an outside voice with deep NFL ties to guide hiring.

Overview

  • The Dolphins have enlisted Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst Troy Aikman as a consultant for their general manager search, according to ESPN and NFL.com.
  • The role is temporary, he is not a candidate for the job, and his Monday Night Football duties continue, the outlets report.
  • Aikman is expected to sit in on interviews and leverage his league relationships during the process, per NFL.com.
  • Interviews are expected to begin next week with a focus on candidates who have strong scouting backgrounds, sources say.
  • Miami parted with longtime GM Chris Grier on Oct. 31, with Champ Kelly serving as interim GM and Mike McDaniel remaining head coach as the franchise seeks to end a 25-year playoff win drought.