Troy Aikman’s work with the Miami Dolphins is not finished quite yet.
After helping the team with their general manager hire, Aikman will do the same as they search for a new head coach, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Aikman is assisting, though new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan is heading the search.
ESPN analyst and Hall of Fame QB Troy Aikman, who consulted on the #Dolphins GM search, will also be working in a similar capacity for their head coach search, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 10, 2026
New GM Jon-Eric Sullivan is leading the search with owner Stephen Ross, but Aikman will assist. pic.twitter.com/b9WuMCrQiQ
While Aikman was never reported to be leading the search, he did play some role in it. Some are even convinced that he had a say in the firing of coach Mike McDaniel considering some of his past comments about the Dolphins.
There is no indication that Aikman will be leaving behind his role on ESPN doing “Monday Night Football.” However, the more work he does with the Dolphins, the more people will wonder if either he or the team would be interested in some sort of permanent arrangement working together. It is quite unusual, after all, for someone as prominent as Aikman to simply help a team out for a little bit and then no longer be involved.
The Dolphins figure to be one of the more desirable head coaching jobs available. Miami probably does not need Aikman to recommend certain options to them, but it remains to be seen if they can land a top candidate.
