Overview
- Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins have mutually decided to explore trade opportunities, confirmed by GM Chris Grier during a pre-draft news conference.
- Ramsey, a three-time All-Pro cornerback, is under contract with a fully guaranteed $25.1 million salary for 2025, with $21.1 million remaining for a potential acquiring team.
- Miami has already taken steps to adjust its secondary, signing Artie Burns and Ifeatu Melifonwu while releasing Kendall Fuller.
- The Dolphins are motivated to finalize a trade before the 2025 NFL Draft to leverage potential draft assets, holding the No. 13 overall pick and nine additional selections.
- While no firm deadline exists, Grier emphasized that the decision to explore a trade was made collaboratively and not at Ramsey's request.