Dolphins owner names son-in-law Daniel Sillman head of football operations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:29 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
On August 5, 2026, Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross appointed Daniel Sillman as the new head of football operations, replacing Tom Garfinkel. This move raised eyebrows in the NFL community due to Sillman's familial ties to Ross. Critics expressed discontent over the change, referencing the Dolphins’ struggles in recent years and the past leadership’s lack of success. While Garfinkel is praised for his impact, Sillman must now guide the organization amid ongoing frustrations among fans and analysts. The team's performance under his leadership will be closely scrutinized moving forward.
- •Daniel Sillman takes over after Tom Garfinkel's departure.
- •Criticism reflects the Dolphins' struggles and dysfunction in management.
- •Sillman is the son-in-law of owner Stephen Ross.
- •Analysts pointed out the challenges ahead for Sillman.
- •Frustration among fans continues over the team's direction.
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Can’t Be Any Worse,’ ‘Even More Doomed’ — NFL World Reacts As Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross Puts Son-in-Law Daniel Sillman in Charge of Football Ops
"The Miami Dolphins made a change to their front office Tuesday, and the NFL world swiftly took notice. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross named Daniel Sillman as Miami’s new head of football operations.
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