The Miami Dolphins have yet to move on from veteran cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Since April, both sides have reportedly agreed to pursue a trade that benefits everyone involved. However, the biggest obstacle remains Ramsey’s contract, with the Dolphins reportedly unwilling to assist financially.
“The Dolphins appear unwilling to take on any of Jalen Ramsey’s guaranteed money to facilitate a trade. Teams are very interested in trading for Ramsey, but don’t want to take on his full contract. This is the current hold up,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported.
So far, trade offers have been underwhelming—mostly limited to Day 3 draft picks—which is a major disappointment considering Ramsey’s pedigree. Initially, expectations were that he could fetch at least a Day 2 selection.
“If those were the best offers on the table, the Dolphins would walk away with just a sixth or seventh-round pick at best for Ramsey. If the Dolphins return for Ramsey falls within that range, of a sixth or seventh-round pick, there would likely be a lot of disappointment in Miami,” Athlon Sports’ Matthew Sullivan wrote.
The financial burden is clearly scaring teams away. Ramsey is owed $24 million, a steep cost for any franchise with limited cap space. While someone may eventually view him as worth the risk, no team has taken that leap yet.
“For now, it appears a reunion with the Los Angeles Rams is the likeliest outcome. The Dolphins acquired Ramsey from the Rams in March 2023 in exchange for tight end Hunter Long and the 77th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. This time around, the return would likely be noticeable less for the Dolphins,” Yahoo Sports’ Matt Johnson wrote.
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Head coach Sean McVay has maintained a strong relationship with Ramsey, even after the trade. If a deal goes through, it would essentially undo the trade Miami made just two seasons ago.
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