Troy Aikman, aPro Football Hall of Famerand current ESPN analyst, is expected to serve as a consultant for theMiami Dolphins' general manager search, according to multiple reports.
Chris Grier served as a general manager from 2016 to 2025 beforemutually deciding to part wayswith the organization on Halloween. EnteringWeek 18, theDolphinshave compiled an 82-82 record in the previous 10 seasons. Champ Kelly has served as the Dolphins' interim general manager.
Aikman is not likely to leave his role with ESPN and is unlikely to stay with the Dolphins in the long term.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Dolphins' ownership wanted to add an outside perspective, who is said to have "strong relationships across the league," to their process.
Aikman won three Super Bowls during his 12-year career as a quarterback for theDallas Cowboys.
The former quarterback is still scheduled to serve as a broadcaster for ESPN on Saturday, Jan. 3 for the game between theSeattle Seahawksand theSan Francisco 49ers.
The California native is no stranger to assisting in a candidate search.
Aikman, who played quarterback atUCLAfor two seasons (1987-88), served as a member of theBruins' coaching search committee in 2017 that led to the hiring of Chip Kelly. Kelly compiled a 35-34 record from 2018 to 2023 at UCLA.
Aikman was a prominent name and contributor to the college football program, alongside sports executive and fellow UCLA graduate Casey Wasserman.
Aikman was not named to UCLA's most recent search committee for its head football coaching vacancy during the 2025 season.
Wasserman was instead joined by UCLA alumni Bob Myers (former Golden State Warriors general manager) and Adam Peters (Washington Commandersgeneral manager).
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Troy Aikman to assist in Miami Dolphins' general manager search
