Overview
- Multiple outlets report Miami is finalizing a deal with Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan to replace Chris Grier, who was dismissed Oct. 31.
- Sullivan will lead the search for a new head coach after the Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel on Thursday following a 7-10 season.
- Reporters note the move likely weakens Miami’s odds of landing John Harbaugh while boosting consideration of coaches with Packers ties such as Jeff Hafley, Mike McCarthy and Adam Stenavich.
- A pivotal early decision centers on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose 2026 cap charge is $56.4 million, with about $99.2 million in dead money if cut before June 1.
- Sullivan, a Packers staffer since 2003 and VP since 2022, emerged from a finalist group with Champ Kelly, Chad Alexander and Josh Williams; Troy Aikman consulted on the GM search, per reports.