DETROIT — Former Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has landed a new role with the Detroit Lions, joining the team’s front office as a personnel executive, ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed Tuesday.
Grier, 56, spent 10 seasons as Miami’s general manager before he was dismissed during the 2025 season on Halloween after the Dolphins opened the year 2-7.
His departure marked the end of a 25-year tenure with the organization, where he worked his way up through the scouting department before taking over as general manager.
Prior to joining Miami, Grier worked as a scout for New England.
During his time leading the Dolphins’ football operations, Grier hired head coaches Brian Flores in 2019 and Mike McDaniel in 2022.
Flores was fired in 2022 and now serves as defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings. McDaniel was fired in January and has since joined the Los Angeles Chargers as offensive coordinator.
While in Miami, Grier oversaw several first-round draft selections, including tackle Laremy Tunsil, defensive end Charles Harris, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, EDGE Chop Robinson and defensive tackle Kenneth Grant.
He also used first-round draft capital to acquire veteran players wide receiver Tyreek Hill and linebacker Bradley Chubb through trades. Of the players selected or acquired with those first-round assets, only Robinson and Grant remain on Miami’s roster.
Grier will now work under Lions general manager Brad Holmes, who is entering his sixth season leading Detroit’s front office, and reunite with head coach Dan Campbell, who served as the Dolphins’ interim head coach in 2015.
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