The Miami Dolphins and veteran cornerback Jalen Ramsey are mutually exploring trade options, as reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. While there is no set timetable for a potential trade, executing one before the 2025 NFL draft would allow Miami to use acquired draft assets to replace Ramsey, who has been with the team for the past two seasons.
Ramsey, who has twice been traded in his NFL career, was acquired by the Dolphins from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a third-round pick and tight end Hunter Long after the 2022 season. The Pro Bowl cornerback signed a three-year, $72.3 million contract extension in 2024 and is set to earn $25.1 million guaranteed for the 2025 season. Miami's willingness to trade Ramsey, amid the loss of other key veterans, suggests a potential roster retooling to address shortcomings and aim for a younger team following a playoff miss in 2024.
If the Dolphins proceed with trading Ramsey, it would highlight the need for additional depth and talent at the cornerback position, given the current roster composition beyond Ramsey. Players like Kader Kohou, Storm Duck, and Cam Smith, along with Artie Burns as a notable free-agent addition, would be the team's primary options in Ramsey's absence.