Dolphins GM Tracker: Latest Updates and Insights

The Miami Dolphins are on the lookout for their next general manager. The search process includes virtual interviews planned for this week. The team has requested permission to interview several notable candidates.

Dolphins GM Tracker: Candidates and Interviews

The following candidates are under consideration for the general manager position (listed alphabetically):

• Tariq Ahmad – San Francisco 49ers Vice President, Player Personnel
• Jon-Eric Sullivan – Green Bay Packers Vice President of Player Personnel
• RJ Gillen – San Francisco 49ers Assistant General Manager
• Alec Halaby – Philadelphia Eagles Assistant General Manager
• John McKay – Los Angeles Rams Assistant General Manager
• Josh Williams – San Francisco 49ers Director, Scouting and Football Operations
• Champ Kelly – Interim General Manager of the Miami Dolphins

Candidate Profiles

Here are some details about each candidate’s background and achievements:

Tariq Ahmad

Currently serving as Vice President of Player Personnel for the San Francisco 49ers, Ahmad joined the team as a scouting assistant in 2014. He has played a key role in the 49ers’ acquisitions, including star players like Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey.

RJ Gillen

Gillen has been with the 49ers for 11 seasons. He became Assistant General Manager in 2025 and has held multiple roles, contributing to the team’s success in playoffs and Super Bowl appearances.

Alec Halaby

Now in his 16th season with the Philadelphia Eagles, Halaby has been instrumental in player acquisitions leading to two Super Bowl victories. He also has a Harvard University degree.

Champ Kelly

Kelly assumed the interim GM role for the Dolphins after a comprehensive career in personnel across various football leagues, including a notable stint with the Denver Broncos.

John McKay

With a decade-long service to the Los Angeles Rams, McKay has contributed to the team’s Super Bowl win and numerous playoff victories. He has a family legacy in football as the grandson of a former head coach.

Jon-Eric Sullivan

Sullivan has dedicated 22 years to the Green Bay Packers. He became Vice President of Player Personnel in 2022, coinciding with the team’s playoff successes over recent seasons.

Josh Williams

Since joining the 49ers in 2011, Williams has steadily ascended through the ranks to become Director of Scouting and Football Operations. He has played a crucial role in the team’s strategic player developments.

Next Steps in the Search

The search for the new general manager is ongoing, and the results of these interviews will be pivotal in shaping the future of the Miami Dolphins. As the team continues to evaluate these candidates, fans eagerly await the decision that will impact the organization moving forward.