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Green Bay GM Brian Gutekunst praises Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Green Bay GM Brian Gutekunst praises Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan

Summary

Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan enters his first season leading the organization’s roster following 22 years within the Green Bay Packers front office. Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst endorsed Sullivan’s readiness for the transition, citing the duo's shared history and similar paths through the Packers' scouting departments. Sullivan previously served under Gutekunst as a director of college scouting and director of player personnel. The Dolphins currently seek to end a 25-year playoff win drought by implementing the draft-and-develop philosophy utilized in Green Bay. Sullivan plans to emphasize team culture and rigorous player evaluation as he shapes the Dolphins roster ahead of the 2026 campaign.

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By the Numbers

•Jon-Eric Sullivan spent 22 seasons working for the Green Bay Packers.
•Brian Gutekunst served as Sullivan’s former boss and mentor in Green Bay.
•The Dolphins have not won a playoff game in two and a half decades.
•Sullivan’s strategy emphasizes the draft-and-develop philosophy and consistent roster building.

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12:15 PMYahoo Sports — New Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan’s former boss in Green Bay: ‘He couldn’t be more ready’

What they're saying

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As the Miami Dolphins have gone two and a half decades without a playoff win, the new man tasked with flipping the fortunes of the organization spent much of that time learning within one of the NFL’s most consistently competitive franchises. Jon-Eric Sullivan worked his way up the front-office ladder over 22 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. They compiled a winning percentage of .613 while ...
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