Troy Aikman Committed To Dolphins Despite Unclear Role

Troy Aikman told DLLS Sports that he is fully committed to the Miami Dolphins.

Aikman was hired in January 2026 to help the Dolphins search for a new head coach and general manager. Although those searches are now completed, the Dolphins still plan to keep Aikman around. 

“I’ll continue to help in ways that are yet to be defined,” Aikman said.

On Jan. 9, the Dolphins hired Jon-Eric Sullivan as the new general manager. Sullivan was a longtime member of the Green Bay Packers front office. His most recent role was as the Vice President of Player Personnel. He helped lead the scouting and talent evaluation departments. 

Ten days later, they hired Jeff Hafley to be their next head coach. Hafley was also from the Packers’ system, serving as their defensive coordinator from 2024 to 2025. Former head coach Mike McDaniel was fired after the season. 

Aikman is most relevant for his time with the Dallas Cowboys. From 1989 to 2000, he made six Pro Bowls, won three Super Bowls and won the Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl XXVII. Aikman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. 

The Cowboys and Packers were heated rivals during the 1990s when Aikman was playing. Despite this, Aikman clearly has some respect for the Packers’ roster building and personnel. The Packers have the fourth-longest playoff streak in the NFL, behind only the Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams.

Having a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback in your team’s front office can put a team at an advantage. QBs have a unique understanding of the game. The Dolphins already had franchise legend Dan Marino in a similar special advisory role.

Although Aikman’s role with the Dolphins may not be clear, it’s clear that they want to keep him around.