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NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports Patriots director of pro personnel Nick Caserio has turned down the Dolphins’ general manager job.

Caserio interviewed for the second time on Saturday and was offered the Dolphins’ GM job, but has decided to stay in New England. Miami is now down to Brian Gaine, Titans VP Lake Dawson, and Bucs director of player personnel Dennis Hickey as candidates to replace Jeff Ireland.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

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