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Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is worth a lot of capital, and he owns a majority stake in the team, Hard Rock Stadium, and the Miami Grand Prix. Despite fans calling for Ross to sell the team amid the disastrous 1-6 record, that will not be happening. More news: Ian Rapoport Drops Big Update on Mike McDaniel’s Future With Dolphins In fact, Ross has not only set up his daughter to be his successor for the Dolphins, but also rejected a $10 billion offer from an unidentified buyer in recent years. Miami Herald reporter Barry Jackson broke down Ross' recent moves, which include his successor, and also setting up his son-in-law with an executive job as well. "Ross, 85, has rejected overtures from hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin; designated his daughter Jennifer as his successor; and has given a significant non-Dolphins sports management job to son-in-law Dan Sillman, an experienced sports executive who is married to Ross’ daughter, Kim. A source reiterated that the team is not for sale," Jackson wrote. More news: Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel Doesn’t Hold Back on Benching Tua Tagovailoa Though it is not at all shocking that Ross refuses to sell the team, especially because sports teams are trending up in valuations, Jackson also indicated that the Dolphins owner rejected a $10 billion offer. "In the past two years, Ross rejected a $10 billion offer from an unidentified buyer to purchase the team, Hard Rock Stadium and the Miami Grand Prix. Griffin reportedly has made two attempts to purchase the Dolphins," Jackson said. Jackson did indicate that Ken Griffin attempted to purchase the Dolphins on two occasions, but did not identify him as the one who made the staggering $10 billion offer. What makes the $10 billion offer even more outrageous is that the team is currently valued at $8.5 billion, according to a report from September on CNBC. As stated, sports teams continue to appreciate, which could be a huge reason why Ross balked at the idea of $10 billion. With his daughter serving as his successor, it appears that he wants to keep the Dolphins in his own family, which is understandable. A lot of fans and analysts are currently questioning Ross's inaction in terms of firing both general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel, but further reports indicate that the Dolphins owner thinks very highly of McDaniel and believes he is the man to turn things around. Should the Dolphins go 1-16 on the season, Ross may change his tune and blow the whole thing up. Either way, it will be his actions alone that steer the organization moving forward, until his daughter steps in to run the show.
