The Miami Dolphins made major changes during the 2025 season. They fired general manager Chris Grier shortly before the trade deadline. After the season ended, they also let go of head coach Mike McDaniel.
Now the team has two big openings. They need a new general manager and a new head coach. With several other NFL teams also searching for coaches and executives, the order of Miami’s moves matters.
According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Dolphins already have a clear plan. They want to hire their next general manager first.
Pelissero reported that Miami expects to name a new GM within the next day or two. Only after that will the team begin its full head coaching search.
Right now, four candidates are still in the running for the job. They are Chad Alexander from the Chargers, Jon Eric Sullivan from the Packers, Josh Williams from the 49ers, and interim Dolphins GM Champ Kelly.
Among those names, Chad Alexander stands out to many observers. He has ties to John Harbaugh and is seen as someone who could help Miami attract the top head coach available.
Hiring Alexander could give the Dolphins a strong football mind and a better chance to reset the direction of the franchise. The team has struggled in recent years and needs steady leadership.
Still, nothing is official yet. Miami appears focused on finishing the GM search before anything else happens.
Whether the job goes to Alexander or one of the other finalists, Dolphins fans should expect news soon. The head coach search is likely to follow only after the front office decision is made.
