It appears star cornerback Jalen Ramsey’s time as a Miami Dolphin could be coming to an end.
The Dolphins and Ramsey have mutually agreed to explore trade options, general manager Chris Grier said Tuesday at his scheduled pre-draft news conference. Grier said Ramsey didn’t request a trade but the decision was made after “numerous conversations” between both sides.
“We decided it was probably in the best interest for all parties to move forward,” Grier said.
He also said that the team was not looking to trade star wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
“That is not anything that we’re pursuing, (but) like I said, who knows, if someone wants to come and give me two first-round picks, then we’d consider it,” Grier said. “But as of right now, it’s not something we’re considering.”
The Dolphins extended Ramsey’s contract this spring. Spotrac reported his deal has $91.8 million remaining over four years.
Ramsey, 30, came to Miami in March 2023 in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams for a third-round pick and tight end Hunter Long. Ramsey missed the first seven games that season with a knee injury, but he still made the Pro Bowl for the seventh time. He started all 17 games in 2024.
Ramsey is guaranteed $25.1 million in 2025, but a new team would only owe him $21.1 million since the Dolphins have already paid his $4 million roster bonus.
A firm deadline for a deal does not exist, NFL Network reported Tuesday, but Miami is motivated to get something done before the 2025 NFL Draft begins on April 24. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel and Grier could use the draft to shore up their ranks at cornerback. Miami holds the No. 13 overall pick and nine other selections.
