The Dolphins and Jalen Ramsey can both agree: the process of finalizing a trade has taken far longer than expected. Since the offseason began, both sides have been seeking a split, yet no deal has materialized. A major reason for the delay is the Dolphins’ unwillingness to absorb any portion of Ramsey’s contract.
“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.
While Ramsey may be older now, his leadership and talent remain undeniable. One destination he reportedly favors is Los Angeles—whether it’s with the Chargers or the Rams. However, the Rams have long been a team of personal interest to Ramsey, and they appear to be in a solid position to bring him back.
“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 noticeably less for the Dolphins,” Yahoo Sports’ Matt Johnson wrote.
Although the June 1 deadline—when moving a contract typically becomes cheaper—has passed, a deal still hasn’t been completed. ESPN’s Adam Schefter offered a potential timeline for when Ramsey could be traded.
“Jalen Ramsey will get traded. It’ll be, I would expect before the start of training camp. We’ll see how it shakes out, where he goes,” Schefter said.
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Ramsey remains a top-tier player, but it seems the Dolphins are playing hardball, trying to squeeze maximum value from a trade. For now, the saga continues, feeling more and more like a never-ending story.
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