{"id":104676,"date":"2026-01-10T12:02:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T17:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=104676"},"modified":"2026-01-10T10:45:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T15:45:51","slug":"dolphins-retain-troy-aikman-as-advisor-for-head-coach-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/dolphins-retain-troy-aikman-as-advisor-for-head-coach-search\/104676\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolphins retain Troy Aikman as advisor for head coach search"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:43369eea-71dd-4c59-a119-c4bacdb79250-13\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-28\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"510d8522-872d-4532-b272-3601bf79e703\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"154\">The Miami Dolphins are moving forward with the next phase of their organizational reset.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"316\">After dismissing Chris Grier during the season, Miami hired Jon Eric Sullivan as its new general manager. The focus has now shifted to finding a new head coach.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"501\">The Dolphins will not be navigating that process alone. According to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, Troy Aikman will remain involved as an advisor during the head coaching search.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"670\">Aikman previously assisted the organization during its general manager search. His role will now continue in a similar capacity as Miami evaluates coaching candidates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"811\">Jackson reported that Sullivan will lead the search, working under owner Steve Ross, with Aikman providing guidance throughout the process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"995\">Miami is widely viewed as having secured one of the top general manager candidates available this offseason. With Sullivan in place, the coaching search is expected to gain momentum.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1149\">Although the team could have proceeded without outside input, the Dolphins appear encouraged by Aikman\u2019s involvement and have opted to keep him engaged.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1320\">Several high profile names are already being linked to the vacancy. Jim Harbaugh remains a prominent option, particularly due to his longstanding relationship with Ross.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1473\">Kevin Stefanski is another candidate being monitored. The former Browns head coach is seen as an experienced option who could draw interest from Miami.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1614\">At this stage, the Dolphins have not begun formal interviews. However, Harbaugh and Stefanski are widely regarded as leading possibilities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1802\">Aikman will not have final authority over the decision. His role is expected to be advisory, offering perspective as Sullivan navigates his first head coaching hire as a general manager.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1965\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The Dolphins are expected to be active in the coming weeks as they search for a head coach capable of leading the franchise into a new era beyond Tua Tagovailoa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Miami Dolphins are moving forward with the next phase of their organizational reset. 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