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Stephen Ross Names Son-in-Law Daniel Sillman as Dolphins Successor, Rejects $15 Billion Offer

He said he declined an offer near $15 billion with key details undisclosed.

Overview

  • Ross, 85, confirmed the franchise will stay in the family and said Daniel Sillman will eventually run the team.
  • He disclosed turning down an offer close to $15 billion, without identifying the bidder or clarifying whether the proposal included Hard Rock Stadium or other assets.
  • Sillman, 37, serves as CEO of Relevent Sports, founded Compass Management, sits on Miami’s 2026 World Cup host-committee board, and has participated in Dolphins interviews for general manager and head coach.
  • Ross bought a 50% stake in the Dolphins for about $1 billion in 2009 before assuming full ownership, and recent estimates value the team near $7.5 billion.
  • On football operations, Ross avoided specifics on the search for a successor to coach Mike McDaniel, said he wants a “winning coach,” and reporting put the candidate pool at 11 with Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady newly mentioned.