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nottingham forest Owner Evangelos Marinakis has emerged as a surprise figure in the increasingly chaotic battle for control of Botafogo. This is according to reports from Brazil.

The development comes just weeks after former owner John Textor was removed from control of the Brazilian club following a financial collapse. The collapse left Botafogo reportedly billions of Brazilian reais in debt.

Now, Marinakis has entered the picture with Iranian businesswoman Kia Joorabchian. He has made an official offer to acquire 90% of the club’s shares.

The proposal was reportedly presented on Monday and it immediately became one of the biggest talking points in Brazilian football. However, the bid appears to be more than a straight-up takeover attempt.

Marinakis and Texter links remain strong

according to EarthThere is widespread belief within Botafogo that the proposal is linked to Textor’s efforts. These efforts are focused on regaining influence at the club.

Although the American businessman is not formally part of the bid, his ties to Marinakis have become increasingly visible. This has happened in recent months.

The pair had previously explored the possibility of working together on the Botafogo deal and remained close despite those talks failing to reach an agreement.

Last month, they were spotted together watching Rio Ave Sporting match in Portugal. Their relationship had already developed through the two businessmen’s dealings with clubs involved in football operations.

The relationship is notable given the existing relationship between Nottingham Forest and Botafogo during Textor’s time in charge.

The two clubs completed a number of deals, with both organizations operating within a closely linked football network.

Some of those transactions later came under investigation in Brazil. As Botafogo’s financial problems became more visible questions were raised about the movement of players and assets between clubs linked to Textor and Marinakis.

Although no wrongdoing has been established, the background adds another layer to the latest proposal.

Textor has since said publicly that he would support the Marinakis-Joorabchian proposal if it reached a vote. Furthermore, he claims that he still controls 90% of Botafogo’s shares.

Earlier this year, he also presented his proposal to re-acquire the club, although that bid is believed to have not received significant support.

Familiar name connects to forest owner

Kia Joorabchian is a familiar figure in English football circles. He spent years as one of the most influential arbitrators in the Premier League. At various points, he was considered particularly close to both Arsenal and West Ham.

Their involvement gives the proposed takeover an even stronger Premier League flavour.

Despite the attention generated by Marinakis and Joorabchian’s proposal, the pair are not currently seen as favourites.

Mexican businessman Gabriel de Alba and investment group GDA Luma remain the top contenders to take control of Botafogo, the report said. Discussions between club officials and De Alba are said to take place almost daily.

Meanwhile, Mastercom Capital is attempting to get back into contention after previously submitting a £22m (€26m) bid. The investment fund is reportedly preparing an improved offer backed by strong financial guarantees.

As things stand, Marinakis has entered one of the most important ownership battles in South American football.

However, their participation further solidifies their growing presence in Brazil. It also adds another chapter to his increasingly close relationship with John Texter.

The 2026 NFL Draft tipped off on Saturday, and by many accounts, the Baltimore Ravens once again had a great weekend. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has been the team’s final decision-maker in terms of signings, trades and team draft prospects since 2019. This was his eighth time presiding over the draft.

While DeCosta is usually in full control of the Ravens’ front office, there was a change at the top for a brief moment during the three-day draft event.

According to DeCosta, when the Ravens were selecting Clemson running back Adam Randall with the 174th overall pick in the fifth round, that selection was actually made by team owner Steve Bisciotti. This was the first time since becoming the team owner in 2001 that he selected a player.

“When we were in Florida, Steve was begging for a draft pick, and he’s the owner of the team,” DeCosta said via the team’s website. “I said, ‘Yes, Steve, of course you can have draft picks.’ So we decided on our final fifth-round pick. He did his research and studied tapes, talked to people. He has a really good relationship with the head coach of Clemson.

The Ravens selected a total of 11 players over draft weekend, so it’s only fitting that the man who owns the team gets some say in Baltimore’s future. Even though it was very unnatural.

Randall now joins a Baltimore depth chart that includes Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, 2024 fifth-round pick Rasheen Ali and UDFA signee Donte McMillan. He faces an uphill climb, but being the owner’s hand-picked choice won’t hurt his chances of cracking the team’s final 53-man roster at the cutdown date.

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The San Diego Padres went from spending like crazy under owner Peter Seidler to continually cutting payroll following his demise. With the team finalizing a record-breaking sale, it appears the new leadership will take things back in the other direction.

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, “Early speculation around baseball is that newly minted owner Jose E. Feliciano “will be in it to win” and could be very aggressive in improving the team. This could include getting into a bidding war for Tarik Skubal.

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Heyman wrote that he believed the Padres could begin to “recapture the winning strategy” that fans had fallen in love with under the late Seidler. This could play out over the winter during MLB free agency, with San Diego potentially joining the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets in the pursuit of two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal.

This would be a strategy that would certainly be music to the ears of Padres general manager AJ Preller. He has consistently been one of the most aggressive decision makers in baseball, as demonstrated last summer when he sent prospect Leo DeVries to the Athletics to acquire All-Star closer Mason Miller.

Another thing worth noting is the Padres’ long-standing interest in acquiring Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran. Although he is believed to be unavailable right now, that could change if the team is still struggling this summer. In that case, San Diego stands out as a potential trade partner.

The Padres would almost certainly have to spend more than $50 million per season to land Skubal, making him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball history. It will be interesting to see if San Diego finds ways to cut the salaries of specific players to make signing Scoble a little easier.

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When the Portland Trail Blazers were sold to a group led by Tom Dundon for $4.25 billion in March, there were expectations that Oregon’s only major pro sports team would achieve the success experienced by Dundon’s Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL. Instead, it appears that Portland’s franchise is poised to be the cheapest in the NBA.

Dundon, whose wealth is largely built from working in subprime auto loans where he has been investigated for predatory lending practices in several states, told The Athletic’s Jason Quick that he “can’t afford to lose” and talked about his desire to raise “standards” and a “commitment to excellence.”

• Tom Dundon Net Worth: $1.5 billion

Unfortunately for the fan base, several disturbing examples have already emerged that show just how cheaply Tom Dundon is operating just weeks after starting the job.

Blazers keep two-way players at home for road playoff games

It is standard practice in the NBA for teams making the playoffs to bring their two-way players with them for road postseason games. However, according to Sean Heikin of the Rose Garden Report, when the first round of the NBA playoffs began this weekend, the Trail Blazers were the only team that did not bring their two-way players with them. While organizations are aware that these two-way players may not see the court in playoff games, this is done because they are part of the team and it is a way to honor their contributions during the regular season. Dundon clearly sees this as an opportunity to cut costs, even if it only saves a few thousand dollars.

This is especially worrisome because Portland can’t end its playoff drought without two-way guard Caleb Love this season. The 24-year-old averaged 10.4 PPG in 49 contests this season, playing significant minutes when the Trail Blazers’ rotation was decimated by injuries. Love scored more than 20 points in eight games this season, as Portland posted a 6-2 record in those contests, including narrow wins over the Golden State Warriors (127-123) and Dallas Mavericks (125-122). Without Love, the team probably would have lost many more games and been in much worse shape. To do this to an undrafted free agent who became a fan-favorite and well-liked in the locker room is a terrible message for Dundon to send to the entire organization in just a few weeks on the job. It’s also a reflection of how he would treat someone who isn’t a star player, as we’ve seen with his other cost-cutting measures.

Tom Dundon low-balling Trail Blazers coaching search

Just days into the Tom Dundon era, cost-cutting efforts are being seen everywhere within the Trail Blazers organization. Of concern from a purely basketball perspective is his willingness to pinch pennies even if it has a negative impact on the court, which is already being seen ahead of the Trail Blazers coaching search. Jake Fisher of The Stein Line reported this weekend that Dundon “doesn’t want to be paid more than $1.5 million annually.”

This is going to be a big issue, as it is considered to be well below the standard salary even for first-year NBA head coaches. In fact, according to Fisher, a salary of $1 to $1.5 million is typically the price range for a top assistant coach in the NBA. If Dundon is barely willing to pay over $1 million for his head coach, there’s a very good chance the entire Trail Blazers coaching staff will be among the lowest paid in the NBA. Portland will not be able to attract quality head-coaching or assistant coaching candidates from the NBA or collegiate level (higher salaries). Even if the team gets lucky and gets a deal, another NBA team will easily be able to pass on Dundon for the same coach after he proves himself. Dundon is unnecessarily putting his team at a huge disadvantage and hurting the on-court product.

No T-shirt giveaway for Trail Blazers home playoff games

The Trail Blazers are hosting their first playoff game in five years, which is an opportunity for Portland’s passionate fan base to show their support for an exciting and young team that has exceeded expectations. However, once again Dundon sees an opportunity to cut costs. Speaking to reporters last week, team president Dwayne Hankins announced that fans will not have any playoff T-shirts to wear for Games 3 or 4 at Moda Center. If fans want to wear their team’s colors to create something more of a home-court feel, they’ll have to spend more money than ever on tickets, parking and food.

Require city, state to cover stadium renovation costs

In his interview with Jason Quick of The Athletic in early April, Dundon was asked about the Trail Blazers’ future in Portland. Even on his first day on the job, he was not committed to keeping the team in the city, nor was he committed to investing any of his own money in renovating the arena. Instead, he believes the cost of updating the Moda Center should be borne by the state and city at a cost of $600 million. In return, Dundon is “committed to being here for a long time (20 years).” Keep in mind, a 20-year commitment to stay in the city is the minimum standard for a pro franchise that covers a significant portion of the stadium renovation costs. When Quick mentioned that other owners had committed more years and invested their own money in upgrading the stadium, Dundon responded, “In Portland?” Therefore, the most expensive aspects of maintaining the team may be covered by taxes, and he may not be able to commit to remaining with the team after 20 years.

Trail Blazers are cutting costs with hotel stays

A few weeks after starting the job as owner of the Trail Blazers, Dundon made a quick change to save himself a few thousand dollars. As Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix reports, multiple sources have confirmed that a group of Trail Blazers staff members were hanging out in the lobby of their Phoenix-area hotel unusually early in the morning one day. Why? Because they were told that they would have to check out of their hotel rooms at noon, a few hours before the first bus left for the grounds. This was all so that Dundon’s franchisees did not have to bear the cost of late checkout at the hotel.

Portland’s appearance in the NBA Play-In Tournament ended their five-year playoff drought, something that every other NBA franchise would love to capture. That’s not happening with the Dundon Trail Blazers. As reported by Bill Oram of The Oregonian/OregonLive, the Trail Blazers have significantly reduced the number of people in the traveling party for the playoff game against the Phoenix Suns. Those who had to stay home, or otherwise pay travel expenses themselves, included the team’s digital reporters and award-winning photographers. Dundon also opted not to send a scout to the first-round series versus the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the Denver Nuggets, which Portland would face if it advanced to the next round of the playoffs.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks has entered a critical phase as team owner Wes Edens has outlined a clear path forward: a contract extension or a potential trade. The stance, detailed in a report by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne on Friday, signals a crucial moment for the franchise as it evaluates the long-term outlook for its two-time MVP.

Antetokounmpo is eligible to sign a four-year, $275 million extension starting on October 1. According to Shelburne, Edens and co-owner Jimmy Haslam emphasized that the organization would make its decision based on whether the star forward committed to that deal.

“Milwaukee Bucks co-owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam told ESPN in a joint 90-minute interview that they will decide on a path forward with their two-time MVP, and the most important factor will be whether Antetokounmpo signs the four-year, $275 million extension he is eligible to receive on Oct. 1.

‘Giannis is going into his final year [of his contract],’ said Edens, the team’s controlling owner until April 2028. ‘So one of two things will happen: either he’ll be extended or he’ll be traded.

‘The possibility that you’ll let him play last year is something we can’t afford. This is not consistent with what is good for the organization. This is not a Giannis issue. “That is any player who is in his final year.”

Bucks’ decision-making remains uncertain amid Giannis Antetokounmpo situation

While ownership’s message appears to be direct, Shelburne reported that league executives and insiders view the situation as more complex. Questions remain about the internal decision-making structure within the organization, creating uncertainty about how quickly or decisively the Bucks can act.

“Yet team sources, rival executives and league insiders question whether the situation is that simple. Interviews with more than a dozen people with knowledge of the situation said what is happening in Milwaukee goes beyond a typical NBA franchise’s struggle to maintain a winning roster: A unique ownership structure has made it difficult for opposing franchises to identify who is really running the team.

“This has nothing to do with Giannis and whether he asked to be let out,” a source with knowledge of team operations said. ‘It’s about who is making the decision to trade Giannis, and I don’t think anybody knows that. I deal with them all the time and honestly it depends on the day.

‘They are not even close to being ready to make this kind of decision.’

Injuries and trade speculation surrounded Giannis during Milwaukee’s decline

The 31-year-old Antetokounmpo was the subject of trade speculation leading up to last month’s deadline but ultimately stayed in Milwaukee. Despite battling injuries, including a recent hyperextension and bone bruise in his left kneecap, he has continued to produce at a high level. Through 36 games, he has averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists, while shooting 62.4 percent from the field and 33.4 percent from three-point range in 28.9 minutes per game.

A recent report from Eric Nehm of The Athletic also indicated a disagreement between Antetokounmpo and the organization regarding the possibility of shutting him down for the remainder of the season. The 10-time All-Star has shown no interest in sitting out as the Bucks continue their effort to remain competitive.

After a 128-96 loss to the Utah Jazz on Thursday night, Milwaukee is currently 28-41 and the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks trail the Charlotte Hornets by 7.5 games for the final play-in spot as they continue a four-game road trip.

Milwaukee’s next game comes against the Phoenix Suns (39-31) on Saturday night at 10:00 PM ET on NBA TV. As the season winds down, the organization’s approach to Antetokounmpo’s contract situation will be one of the league’s most closely watched developments.

On Monday evening, the Atlanta Hawks picked up their tenth consecutive win with a comfortable home win over the Orlando Magic. The game was originally named “Magic City Night”, which was supposed to be a collaboration between the team and a local adult entertainment establishment, but the NBA ultimately canceled the promotion after criticism from San Antonio Spurs big man Luke Kornet.

However, despite this, many fans in attendance showed support for the venue anyway, as described by the Associated Press.

The Associated Press reported via ESPN, “Support or not, plenty of Hawks fans were dressed the same way. Magic City gear, both official and unofficial merchandise, was a common sight throughout the crowd. Among those proudly wearing club sweatshirts was Hawks principal owner Jami Gertz, who sat near halfcourt watching Atlanta cruise to a 124-112 victory.”

Gertz has ties to the Magic City, having previously produced a documentary about the iconic nightlife establishment.

Meanwhile, on the court, the Hawks had their most impressive performance of the season on Monday, defeating an Orlando team that was on a seven-game winning streak in its own right, and extending their own run to ten consecutive wins.

The hero was Nickell Alexander-Walker, who continued his Most Improved Player of the Year campaign with 41 points on nine three pointers, while Jalen Johnson recorded his 13th triple double of the year and second consecutive.

The Hawks are now just a game and a half out of the top six in the East, which would mean missing out on the play-in tournament altogether.

Atlanta will next take the field on Wednesday evening for a road game against the Dallas Mavericks as they look to take their streak to 11. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.

The legal dispute between Joe Gibbs Racing and Spire Motorsports is heating up, and Spire co-owner Jeff Dickerson is really hitting back at how his team has been framed in this whole thing.

The lawsuit stems from Spire’s decision to hire longtime NASCAR competition director Chris Gebhardt after his separation from Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of 2025. JGR claims Gebhardt improperly obtained confidential team information and that his new job violates a non-compete agreement tied to his previous role. The team has asked the court to stop him from continuing to work for Spire.

Dickerson denied those allegations and said in court filings that the claims against his organization misrepresent what actually happened.

“JGR’s repeated attacks on Spire’s integrity have not been taken well,” Dickerson wrote in a filing obtained by Motorsports. matt weaver. “Spire and JGR are peers in this industry. Both teams deserve respect. Both teams are on the same level and have the same charters that allow them to compete.”

According to Dickerson, Spire’s goal is simply to advance within the sport and become more competitive. He believes that the purpose of legal action is to slow down that effort rather than resolve a legitimate issue.

Dickerson wrote, “This lawsuit is an attempt to suppress Spire as it attempts to build a team that can, one day, achieve a win count comparable to that of JGR.” “Instead of allowing that competition to play out on the track, and instead of considering what brought JGR to the forefront in the first place, JGR has chosen to attack, insult, and belittle Spire.”

Controversy resurfaces as personnel move between teams

Part of the disagreement between the teams stems from earlier staffing moves. In 2025, Joe Gibbs Racing hired longtime car chief Robert Smith away from Spire to work on the №54 car driven by Ty Gibbs.

Dickerson said that Spire allowed Smith to leave his contract so he could take the job at JGR, but the teams had an informal understanding that a similar move could eventually go the other way.

“Importantly, Robert Smith, as a car chief, was part of the competition leadership branch at Spire, and JGR understood that Spier’s next effort under the trade understanding would come from the competition branch, if not the leadership, from JGR. This did not prevent JGR from entering into the trade understanding.”

Spire later explored the possibility of hiring personnel from Joe Gibbs Racing following internal changes in the organization, but Dickerson said those efforts were not successful.

Eventually the situation reverted to Gabehardt. Dickerson said he met with him months before the appointment became official. During that conversation, he said it was clear that Gabehart was struggling with the idea of ​​leaving the team he had worked with for most of his career.

“I could tell that Mr. Gebhardt did not enjoy the prospect of leaving his longtime employer,” Dickerson said in the filing. “I knew that Mr. Gabehardt had devoted much of his decade-plus career to serving JGR. As he spoke I could tell he was saddened by the thought of the possibility of leaving. I knew then that the workplace environment at JGR must have been toxic and volatile.”

Dickerson also said that Gebhardt had made it clear that if he left Joe Gibbs Racing he had no interest in taking the same job elsewhere.

“Mr. Gebehart stated that any future role he may have will not be a lateral move,” Dickerson wrote. “Instead, he said that if he left JGR, he would be looking for a completely different role that would present a new challenge for him. He certainly had no interest in what he was doing for JGR at the time.”

The case is still ongoing and may determine whether Gabehart is allowed to remain in his position with Spire Motorsports. If recent NASCAR history has taught us anything, it’s how ugly things can get during a legal battle.

This feud between Joe Gibbs Racing and Spire looks like it’s headed down that same dark path. This may seem like a simple dispute over a non-compete clause, but it’s a reminder that behind the scenes, things can be much dirtier than what we see on the racing track.

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Before the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green blamed the Rockets for his team suffering another home loss, head coach Steve Kerr put the win in perspective during his postgame media availability. For a winning team without Stephen Curry against the Rockets, the Warriors pulled out a thrilling 115-113 victory in overtime.

kerr discussed the importance According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, the Warriors win on the Rockets’ home field.

“It’s a good building for us. We’ve won some playoff series here,” Kerr said. “There’s a lot of good memories in that locker room. It’s interesting, we’ve won playoff games here the last few years, series, we won Game 7 here. You win a game like tonight, and it feels the same way. You’re just trying to win. Winning is just an amazing feeling.

“Even though it’s just a regular season game, seeing a group of young guys compete and win, it feels like a playoff win – it really does.”

Steve Kerr on another win in Houston

“It’s a good building for us…there’s a lot of good memories in that locker room.”

“Feels like a playoff win.” pic.twitter.com/YK0JYNPJhC

– Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) 6 March 2026

Brandin Podziemski’s 26 points, including four threes, paced six Warriors players who scored in double figures, including De’Anthony Melton (23 points), Al Horford (17 points), Gui Santos (14 points), and Green (10 points). Warriors’ score became 32-30.

Steve Kerr on Draymond Green’s performance in Warriors win

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says veteran Draymond Green was firing on all cylinders in Thursday’s overtime win against the Rockets, reminding the veteran coach when the forward was at his peak.

Kerr noted while those days are behind Green at this stage of his career glimpses of the past He noted, as ESPN’s Anthony Slater noted, the performance of Drummond, who was surrounded by Warriors youth in Brandin Podziemski.

” Vintage Drummond. Defense, leadership, force, passing.” “I thought that was Brandin’s (Podziemski) best game of the year,” Kerr said.

Steve Kerr after Houston’s win: ” Vintage Drummond. Defense, leadership, force, passing.”

“I thought that was Brandin (Podziemski’s) best game of the year.” pic.twitter.com/21oYsHOMy3

– Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) 6 March 2026

Kerr and the Warriors’ road trip continues on Saturday against the Thunder.

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis now faces a formal arbitration challenge after admitting he rejected significantly higher bids for Andre Luiz before completing an internal transfer worth €6.5m (£5.6m). report comes from renaissance In portugal.

The Brazilian winger moved to Olympiacos from Rio Ave in January. Both clubs are located within Marinakis’ multi-club structure. However, the situation has worsened after Estrela da Amadora confirmed it will take the matter to Portuguese court. The controversy centers on price.

Marinakis told Olympiacos players that he had received offers of around €20m (£17.1m) for Andre Luiz from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Benfica. Despite this, they decided to transfer the player from Rio Ave to Olympiacos for €6.5m (£5.6m).

“I had offers of around €20m for Andre Luiz from Wolves and Benfica. But I wanted Olympiacos to be stronger.” He said, As we covered earlier.

10% segment takes legal steps

Estrela da Amadora have 10% of the future transfer fee for Andre Luiz. Therefore, the difference between €20m and €6.5m has major financial consequences.

In a statement, Estrella raised “Serious and legitimate concerns” About the transaction. The club said that if higher offers had indeed existed, selling at a lower amount would have directly reduced the revenue to which they were entitled.

The statement also questioned whether the economic interests of Rio Avenue and its contractual partners are fully protected.

Estrella further argued that multi-club ownership “Under no circumstances can transparency, economic fairness, the protection of third parties involved in the contract or the credibility of national competitions be compromised.”

The club has now confirmed it will seek arbitration. It will also request full access to documents related to the operation. Furthermore, the right to report public facts to the relevant authorities is reserved if further investigation proves necessary.

Multi-club model in the spotlight

Marinakis controls Nottingham Forest, Rio Ave and Olympiacos. In this case, they rejected a Premier League-level bid and instead strengthened the Greek side internally.

The move could make sense for Olympiacos. However, it now places its ownership structure in Portugal under legal scrutiny.

For One, the issue does not involve direct transactions. Nevertheless, the controversy continues to affect their owner and raises wider questions about governance within the multi-club network.

It is unclear whether the arbitration process will have financial consequences. It is confirmed that the €20m Premier League rejected bid has now triggered a formal legal battle.

There are 31 franchise owners in the NFL. The Green Bay Packers are owned by a publicly held non-profit organization. Meanwhile, other teams like the New York Jets are owned by a man like Woody Johnson.

Of course, not all NFL team owners are the same. Johnson is known for interfering in his team’s football decisions, and has been highly criticized for this over the years.

Now, according to ESPN’s Jets insider Rich Cimini, Johnson is back at it again. The Jets were close to hiring Don “Wink” Martindale as Glenn’s new defensive coordinator, but plans apparently changed after the job description also changed.

The Jets came close to hiring a highly respected and experienced defensive coordinator who had never called plays before. It’s a fairly significant change, but we can see why candidates like Martindale, who has been an NFL defensive coordinator for seven seasons, were no longer interested in the job, leaving the Jets to go to Brian Duker.

The Jets interviewed eight candidates for the position, but Duker got the job just one day after meeting with the team. Either way, it doesn’t matter, as Glenn plans to call the team’s defensive plays in 2026 anyway, but now he won’t have an experienced right hander to handle the duties if things go awry again in New York.

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Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross released his first statement after making the decision on hiring the franchise’s newest general manager.

Ross made the tough choice to move on from longtime member Chris Grier, who dedicated a lot of time to the Dolphins since 2000. He was the general manager from 2016 to 2025, moving on midway through this past season after Miami was unable to build winning consistency as a franchise in the modern NFL era.

Ross moved forward with the crucial decision of finding the next GM. He hired Jon-Eric Sullivan over from the Green Bay Packers, releasing a statement to NFL insider Tom Pelissero on why he made the decision to hire Sullivan.

“I could not be more excited to welcome Jon-Eric Sullivan as our next general manager. Jon-Eric brings a clear vision for how to build and run a football team, founded upon his own experience at a winning organization. As we went through our search process, it became undeniable the respect Jon-Eric has across the league as a talent evaluator, leader and man of integrity,” Ross said.

“We had an extremely talented group of candidates, and Jon-Eric’s ability to stand out so clearly speaks to how impressive he is — not only for his experience, but also his depth of knowledge, his detail-oriented approach and his passion. I believe we found the best of the best in Jon-Eric, and I’m looking forward to working with him as he leads us into a new era of Dolphins football.”

What’s next for Dolphins after GM hire

It’s clear that Stephen Ross wants to embrace a different direction for the Dolphins, hoping that Jon-Eric Sullivan will right the ship.

Miami also moved on from head coach Mike McDaniel after four seasons, meaning that Ross and Sullivan will heavily communicate on who should be the next leader for the squad.

The Dolphins haven’t had the identity of being serious contenders since the Dan Marino era. Making the playoffs six times since the legendary quarterback retired in 2000, they haven’t been able to make their mark in past seasons. With Ross making the actions to carve a new path, there could be hope that Miami returns to the discussion as a threat for the league to prepare for.