The Miami Dolphins and All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey mutually agreed this offseason to seek a trade, but it was unknown what caused the sudden split between the two sides. With Ramsey still on the Dolphins roster nearing the end of the 2025 NFL Draft, a reportedly fractured relationship could still force a move.
According to Armando Salguero of Outkick.com , the big issue between Ramsey and the Dolphins centers on the relationship between him and head coach Mike McDaniel. Specifically, Ramsey and McDaniel 'not having a respectful relationship' which makes staying together untenable.
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A separation is expected this offseason and several teams have inquired with Miami about a deal. Salguero reports that the Los Angeles Rams , Philadelphia Eagles , Detroit Lions , Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons have all shown interest in Ramsey.
No deal is imminent and a move is complicated by Ramsey's contract. The 30-year-old cornerback carries just a $16.661 million cap hit this upcoming season, but cutting him before June 1 would leave Miami with a $29.213 million dead cap hit in 2025.
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Jalen Ramsey contract ( Spotrac ): $16.661 million cap hit in 2025
If the Dolphins wait, that cap hit is reduced to $10.745 million this season with an $18.468 million dead cap in 2025. It would also create $5.916 million in cap space for the team to use this summer, but teams have reportedly asked Miami to cover a portion of the deal.
The Dolphins did use the 150th overall pick on Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr , but a majority of their early-round picks were devoted to the trenches. Given the reported state of the situation, a trade seems unavoidable, with a deal likely to come this summer.
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