Chris Grier Joins Detroit Lions as Personnel Executive: A Look at His Tenure with the Miami Dolphins
The Detroit Lions have recently brought on Chris Grier as a personnel executive, following his departure from the Miami Dolphins in the middle of the 2025 season. Grier had a decade-long tenure as the Dolphins' general manager, overseeing five winning seasons and three playoff appearances, but the team struggled in playoff games. Grier's time with the Dolphins was marked by successful draft picks like Laremy Tunsil and Xavien Howard, but also notable misses such as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the costly trade for Tyreek Hill. The Dolphins finished his final year with a disappointing 7-10 record, leading to his departure.
Before his role as general manager, Grier served as the director of college scouting for the Dolphins and worked as a scout for both the Dolphins and the Patriots. The Lions' current personnel department includes several executives, and it remains to be seen how Grier will fit into the existing structure or if he will replace any current members. Additionally, the Lions are in the process of searching for a new team president as Rod Wood plans to retire before the start of the 2026 regular season.