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Jon-Eric Sullivan
GM since Jan 2026(6 months)
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On the Contract Value Index, Jon-Eric Sullivan's front office has been significantly overpaying relative to production (F Contract Value Index). That ranks 30th of 32 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been mixed (C- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal.
About Jon-Eric Sullivan
Background and career path of the Miami Dolphins general manager.
Path to the role
Sullivan walked on at South Carolina, transferred to Gardner-Webb and earned all-conference honors as a senior receiver before going undrafted in 2000. After a detour into insurance and sales, he joined the Green Bay Packers in 2004 and spent 22 seasons there, climbing from football operations assistant to regional scout to vice president of player personnel. The Miami Dolphins hired him as general manager in January 2026.
Philosophy & notable moves
Sullivan was a key figure in a Packers personnel department that, during his run as vice president of player personnel from 2022, worked alongside GM Brian Gutekunst to stock the roster with All-Pro and Pro Bowl talent. He brings more than two decades of Green Bay's draft-and-develop philosophy to Miami as he takes the reins of his first front office.
Fun facts
- He spent 22 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, helping the team win Super Bowl XLV.
- His father, Jerry Sullivan, was a longtime NFL wide receivers coach.
- He went undrafted and briefly worked in insurance and sales before breaking into the NFL.
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Transactions
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Fan Votes
6 months
Tenure
League Comparison
#30
Sentiment Rank
of 32 GMs
#21
Most Active
86 moves
Contract Value
F
Poor contract value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
The Miami Dolphins have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 60 contracts, 8 grade out as good value and 6 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Alec Ingold (D+) at $3.8M/yr — getting fullback production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Zayne Anderson (D-) at $1.4M/yr — the safety market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.
Public Sentiment
C-
Mixed reception
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The Miami Dolphins have had mixed results under Jon-Eric Sullivan this 2026 cycle, with both praised and questioned decisions. Of 86 graded moves, 31 landed well with the fanbase, 33 drew mixed reactions, and 22 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Darrell Baker Jr (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Le'Veon Moss signing (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.
Draft History (During Tenure)
2026 Draft
All 2026 Transactions
C+
C+
SigningJul 28, 2026
Miami Dolphins sign DE Clelin Ferrell
C+
C+
SigningJul 27, 2026
Miami Dolphins sign EDGE Clelin Ferrell
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About this general manager
Jon-Eric Sullivan is the general manager of the Miami Dolphins, in his 1st year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every NFL GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Jon-Eric Sullivan, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance F, Sentiment C-.
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