Dolphins appoint Daniel Sillman to run football ops

The Miami Dolphins announced a major restructuring of their leadership on August 4, 2026, with veteran president and CEO Tom Garfinkel stepping down from his day-to-day duties and owner Stephen Ross elevating his son-in-law, Daniel Sillman, to a newly created executive role overseeing the franchise. The moves signal a significant transition in the team’s front office and a formalization of Ross’s long-term succession plan for his sports and entertainment holdings.

Garfinkel, who served as president and CEO for 13 seasons, will remain with the organization as vice chairman of the Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium and as a managing partner of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. In a statement, Ross praised Garfinkel's tenure, calling it "one of the most impactful executive tenures in professional sports history" and crediting him with transforming the Dolphins into a diversified global sports business. Under his leadership, the organization executed a $550 million renovation of Hard Rock Stadium, developed a $135 million training complex, and secured major events including Super Bowl LV, college football championships, and matches for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Garfinkel said the...