Former Raiders GM McKenzie joins Dolphins' front office

Former Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie has landed with the Miami Dolphins as a senior personnel executive in their front office, according to multiple reports. Dolphins general manager Chris Grier, who was named head of football operations on New Year's Eve, is expected to lean on McKenzie and new assistant general manager Marvin Allen for the upcoming draft.

McKenzie and Allen, who has 25 years' experience in scouting for NFL teams, were instrumental in helping their previous teams build through the draft. Coming off a 7-9 season, the Dolphins have eight picks this year, including the 13th overall.

McKenzie was fired in early December, ending a run that began in 2012 and saw him earn Executive of the Year honors in 2016. The NFL's career development advisory panel had recommended him as a potential top candidate for any general manager position that came open.

McKenzie, 55, clashed with Raiders head coach Jon Gruden over the direction of the team, leading to his ouster in Oakland. --Field Level Media