The Miami Dolphins, after firing Chris Grier partway through the 2025 NFL Season, are looking to hire a new general manager for the 2026 season and beyond.
Finding the right leader will be a big deal for the Dolphins, and they've already begun to make moves to find a new general manager.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Dolphins are bringing in Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, a longtime Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current broadcaster for ESPN, to help and advise the Dolphins during this GM search.
Dolphins bring in Troy Aikman to help GM hiring process
"The Miami Dolphins have brought on Hall-of-Fame QB and ESPN analyst Troy Aikman as a consultant to advise the organization on its general manager process, per sources," Schefter reports. "It is not a permanent role, but he will be an advisor throughout the process for the Dolphins' next GM."
Miami is bringing Aikman in to help lead the Dolphins in their search for a new general manager, but afterwards, he won't stick around as part of the team.
He's a consultant for the Dolphins, and while Aikman has mused about a future in the NFL beyond being the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, specifically as a GM himself, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, this is not such a gig.
Aikman's role is as a consultant, not as the main voice on who will be hired, and what offseason moves come the Dolphins' way after the 2025 season.
The longtime NFL quarterback, who's won a few Super Bowls, is definitely a voice worth listening to when it comes to NFL advice. While he's not a former general manager, he has been a part of successful teams and should provide a quality voice to the Dolphins.
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Part of Miami's search for a new general manager might entail dealing with Mike McDaniel as the head coach. McDaniel might stay as the Dolphins' head coach, which could further throw a wrench into the plans for the Dolphins this offseason.
But Aikman and the Dolphins' leadership will work together to find the right general manager to lead the Dolphins for years to come.
This is a very interesting decision from Miami, and Aikman hasn't spent any time with the Dolphins in his 12-year Hall of Fame NFL career. But now, he's helping them find a new franchise leader as they enter a transition period.
The Tua Tagovailoa decision will be a tough one to manage for a new general manager, and Aikman's consultation might help in finding the right leader for the Dolphins as they begin what could be a lengthy rebuild.
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