The Miami Dolphins and Jalen Ramsey appear headed for a split as trade rumors intensify around the veteran cornerback.
After two seasons with the Dolphins, Ramsey’s relationship with the coaching staff reportedly has deteriorated, leading to mutual interest in exploring trade options.
Despite glaring needs in their secondary, the Dolphins seem prepared to move on from the seven-time Pro Bowler.
However, ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler recently revealed a possible impediment to any trade talks.
“The Dolphins appear unwilling to take on any of Jalen Ramsey’s guaranteed money to facilitate a trade, per Jeremy Fowler. Teams are very interested in trading for Ramsey but don’t want to take on his full contract. This is the current hold up,” JPAFootball wrote on X.
𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗦: The #Dolphins appear unwilling to take on any of Jalen Ramsey’s guaranteed money to facilitate a trade, per @JFowlerESPN
Teams are very interested in trading for Ramsey, but don’t want to take on his full contract. This is the current hold up. pic.twitter.com/OvLxiCl1NW
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) May 5, 2025
The 2025 NFL Draft presented an ideal window for the Dolphins to trade Ramsey while possibly acquiring picks, yet no agreement materialized.
Ramsey represents a significant salary cap charge for Miami this season.
Trading Ramsey before June 1 would trigger a financial penalty, increasing his cap impact and effectively eliminating half of Miami’s available salary cap space due to an acceleration in charges.
A post-June 1 trade looks more manageable for the 2025 season, though it would create dead money for 2026.
Any team acquiring Ramsey would need to accommodate his substantial contract within their salary cap planning.
Miami’s front office faces a delicate balancing act, needing immediate financial flexibility to potentially add talent, including possibly another veteran cornerback.
This pressing need might extend Ramsey’s tenure in Miami by at least another month as the organization weighs its options.
