Randy Mueller

Randy Mueller (born June 3, 1961) is an American professional football executive who is a senior personnel advisor for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the general manager for the NFL's Miami Dolphins and Saints, along with the Alliance of American Football (AAF)'s Salt Lake Stallions. He has over two decades of NFL front office experience.

Early life Born and raised in St. Maries, Idaho, Mueller played quarterback at St. Maries High School and Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. As a senior in 1982, he led his team to the NAIA Division II national championship and was named Most Valuable Player of the title game.

Professional career Seattle Seahawks Mueller began his front office career in 1983 as an assistant in pro personnel with the Seattle Seahawks.

From 2002 to 2005, Mueller served as an NFL analyst for ESPN.

Miami Dolphins On June 6, 2005, Mueller was hired as the general manager for the Miami Dolphins. Because then head coach Nick Saban had the final say on all roster moves, unlike most NFL general managers Mueller did not have control over player personnel decisions. After Saban's departure in January 2007, Mueller's authority increased as he took over responsibility for player personnel decisions. Mueller was also heavily involved in the team's search for its next head coach and eventual hiring of San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Cam Cameron. On June 26, 2007 Mueller signed a contract extension that was expected to keep him with the team as general manager through at least 2009. Mueller was also to receive a salary adjustment, details of which were not publicly unavailable.

San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers Mueller joined the San Diego Chargers on April 29, 2008 as senior executive.

Alternative football leagues In 2018, Mueller was hired by the Salt Lake Stallions of the newly created Alliance of American Football (AAF). After the AAF folded, he joined another fledgling league in the XFL, becoming the Houston Roughnecks' director of pro personnel in 2019 and later with the Seattle Dragons in 2022. On January 1, 2024, it was announced the Sea Dragons would not be a part of the UFL Merger.

Return to New Orleans In 2024, Mueller rejoined the Saints as a senior personnel advisor.

Personal Mueller and his wife Lori have a daughter named Riley. His younger brother, Rick Mueller, is a longtime professional football executive, most recently as director of player personnel with the Arlington Renegades