Miami Dolphins appoint Daniel Sillman as new CEO amid executive changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
On August 4, the Miami Dolphins announced a major executive change as team owner Stephen Ross named his son-in-law Daniel Sillman the new CEO. Sillman will also oversee football operations for the team and will report to him directly. Tom Garfinkel steps away from his role but remains vice chairman. Ross's plan appears to lay the groundwork for a family succession as he intends for Sillman and his daughters to inherit the team. The restructuring follows Ross's intent to unify his Miami ventures under Ross Sports & Entertainment.
- •Daniel Sillman named new CEO of the Miami Dolphins.
- •Tom Garfinkel stays on as vice chairman of the team.
- •Sillman will oversee football operations directly.
- •Stephen Ross intends to keep team ownership in the family.
- •New entity Ross Sports & Entertainment created to unify Miami ventures.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins' executive shake-up sets up team ownership succession plan
"The Miami Dolphins have a new top executive. Team owner Stephen Ross announced his son-in-law will be the new Dolphins CEO.
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