Apparently, it’s shake-up time in South Beach—over the past couple of months, both cornerback Jalen Ramsey and wide receiver Tyreek Hill have been the subject of rampant trade speculation.
Actually, with Ramsey it has sailed right past speculation—Dolphins general manager Chris Grier told reporters that Miami is looking to deal the 30-year-old.
“I will say, these decisions aren’t done quickly, and they’re not taken lightly because we’ve spent a lot of time this offseason working through this, talking through things,” Grier said. “At the end of the day, Jalen did not ask for a trade. So, we went through the process and just felt that after numerous conversations and then talking last week with Jalen and his agent, that it was best to move forward. And [it’s the] best interest of the Miami Dolphins and for Jalen Ramsey.”
The hangup, as is so often the case in blockbuster deals, is cabbage—Ramsey is set to receive $24 million in guarantees this year, and the Dolphins reportedly aren’t keen on footing a chunk of that bill.
However, at this point the die is cast. And although Ramsey’s 2024 season (like so many Dolphins) wasn’t his best, he’s still considered one of the best defensive backs in the league.
This could drag on a while as Miami and potential suitors (like the aforementioned Rams) haggle, but Grier has backed the Dolphins into a corner.
One way or another, Ramsey has to go.
