Summary
The Miami Dolphins hired former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman as a consultant during their search for a new general manager and head coach. Although Aikman will be welcome in the draft room for the 2026 NFL Draft, he will not be involved in making the team’s draft picks.
Key Facts
- Troy Aikman joined the Miami Dolphins as a consultant earlier this year.
- The Dolphins hired Jon-Eric Sullivan as their new general manager.
- Sullivan kept Aikman as a consultant during the search for a new head coach, leading to the hiring of Jeff Hafley.
- Aikman will be allowed in the draft room for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Sullivan confirmed Aikman will not have a say in the Dolphins’ draft selections.
- Aikman said he will continue to help the team in ways that are not yet defined.
- The Dolphins have 11 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including two first-round picks.
- The 2026 NFL Draft will begin on April 23 in Pittsburgh.
