"The Miami Dolphins are finalizing a deal to hire Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan as their general manager, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday. Sullivan joined the Dolphins after working for the Packers since 2003, starting as a scouting intern. He has served as Green Bay's vice president of player personnel since 2022, working closely with general manager Brian Gutekunst for a team that has reached the playoffs six of the past seven seasons."
"A looming decision also exists for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was benched after Week 15 and said Monday that he was hopeful to get a fresh start with a new team in 2026. Moving on from Tagovailoa will be expensive for Miami. He represents a $56.4 million cap hit in 2026, and cutting him before June 1 would result in a $99.2 million dead cap hit next season. Releasing him after June 1 would spread that dead cap hit across two seasons, with $67.2 million hitting in 2026."
Jon-Eric Sullivan is finalizing a move to become the Miami Dolphins general manager after a long tenure with the Green Bay Packers that began in 2003 and included serving as vice president of player personnel since 2022. His primary tasks will include hiring a new head coach after Mike McDaniel was fired following a 7-10 2025 season. A major roster decision centers on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was benched after Week 15 and is seeking a fresh start in 2026. Moving on from Tagovailoa carries large cap implications, including a $56.4 million 2026 hit and potential dead-cap charges of $99.2 million or $67.2 million depending on timing. Other GM candidates included Champ Kelly, Josh Williams, and Chad Alexander. Sullivan is the son of longtime coach Jerry Sullivan.
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