Since April 15, 2025, the Miami Dolphins and All‑Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey have “mutually agreed to explore trade options,” even though Ramsey has signed a lucrative three‑year, $72.3 million extension that makes him the highest‑paid CB in the NFL
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. Despite this, no trade has materialized, and Ramsey has been absent from mandatory minicamp—viewed by one Dolphins coach as an “off‑the‑field distraction” while business talks continue
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. GM Chris Grier has stressed that this process wasn’t rushed—it’s been weeks in the making—and that he’s prepared for either outcome: Ramsey starting the season elsewhere or staying in Miami
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The primary sticking point in trade negotiations appears to be Ramsey’s massive cap hit—$24 million guaranteed with a $16.6 million cap charge in 2025—which means any acquiring team must either be willing to absorb some of that salary or risk losing leverage
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. LA Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed last week there are “some obstacles” to a trade, though nothing is off the table
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. Reportedly, deal talks have been ongoing since April, but Miami may need more than just one team in play to create competition—otherwise they may hold Ramsey out of camp if no deal is struck
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On the player’s side, Ramirez has expressed a strong preference to land on the West Coast—either with the Rams, Chargers, or even the Raiders—suggesting Los Angeles would be his ideal destination
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. For Los Angeles, cap space is limited (~$22.5 million), so the Rams would likely need Miami to eat part of the contract to fit Ramsey under their payroll ceiling
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. The Chargers, with roughly $28 million in cap space, offer slightly more flexibility but have less of a pressing need at corner .
Interestingly, Tyreek Hill has publicly campaigned for Ramsey to stay in Miami—calling his efforts a “full‑court press.” Hill praised Ramsey’s leadership and on‑field prowess, despite a statistical dip last season with only five interceptions and 16 pass deflections over 27 games
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. As Dolphins fans weigh the decision, many believe Miami could gain cap relief and draft capital by moving Ramsey now, though retaining his talent and veteran presence remains highly valuable.
Rookie training camp is less than a month away—mid‑July—and there’s growing consensus that, barring a major breakthrough, Miami might either push the trade deadline deeper or hold Ramsey out of camp and pay him weekly to stay away until a deal is finalized—similar to the 2021 Deshaun Watson scenario
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