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New GM Cuts Chubb, Trades Waddle to Broncos

5/1/2026

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Sullivan Trades Waddle

Owner Stephen Ross dismissed interim general manager Champ Kelly on April 30, 2026.
General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan hired former Jacksonville Jaguars executive Josh Scobey to replace Kelly.
Sullivan released defensive end Bradley Chubb from the roster after assuming the GM role.
Sullivan also traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, a move Kelly had avoided.

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Kelly Joins Dolphins

Champ Kelly joined the Miami Dolphins in 2026 after 19 years in the NFL with the Broncos, Bears and Raiders.
He started as a Broncos scout in 2007, became the Bears’ director of scouting in 2015, and served as the Raiders’ interim GM in 2023 after Dave Ziegler’s firing.
Miami kept former quarterback Troy Aikman as a consultant, and scouts J.P. Correia and Andy Howell departed after the 2026 draft.

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Sullivan Trades Waddle

Owner Stephen Ross dismissed interim general manager Champ Kelly on April 30, 2026.
General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan hired former Jacksonville Jaguars executive Josh Scobey to replace Kelly.
Sullivan released defensive end Bradley Chubb from the roster after assuming the GM role.
Sullivan also traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, a move Kelly had avoided.

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