MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- For the first time in a quarter century, Chris Grier is no longer a member of the Miami Dolphins .

Team owner Stephen Ross announced the decision Friday to mutually part ways with the longtime general manager midway through his 10th season in the role -- roughly 12 hours after the Dolphins' 28-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Hard Rock Stadium dropped their record to 2-7.

Just two years ago, at the very same stadium, the Dolphins looked like the NFL's next power when they hung 70 points on the Denver Broncos . But a series of injuries, asset mismanagement and embarrassing on-field results followed.

Four days out from the NFL trade deadline, Miami is at a critical juncture in what could be another rebuild in South Florida. Will the team hang on to its core

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