Dolphins Reportedly Still 'Trying' to Trade Jalen Ramsey After 2025 NFL Draft

The Miami Dolphins are continuing to explore the market for cornerback Jalen Ramsey, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques.

"It addressed the trenches in the first two rounds but didn't take a cornerback until Round 5," Louis-Jacques said of Miami's haul in the 2025 NFL draft. "If the Dolphins trade cornerback Jalen Ramsey — which they are trying to do — they'll need to introduce two new starting corners before the season begins."

General manager Chris Grier confirmed on April 15 that Ramsey was available in a trade. He said a separation was in the best interests for everyone involved.

As Louis-Jacques noted, the Dolphins not only didn't deal the three-time All-Pro, but they also came away from the draft without a clear successor at corner. They used a fifth-rounder on Florida's Jason Marshall Jr.

This might reveal little about the likelihood of a trade, though.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday it "does not feel to me like anything is imminent."

Waiting until early June is ultimately the best financial path for the Dolphins. If they trade Ramsey after June 1, they'd have dead cap hits of $10.7 million in 2025 and $18.5 million in 2026 but save $5.9 million for the season ahead. They'd have $29.2 million in dead money with no cap savings if the transaction happens before June 1.

At least one suitor may still be firmly in the hunt for Ramsey, too.

ESPN's Sarah Barshop wrote the Los Angeles Rams likewise didn't improve their cornerback options through the draft.

"One option to add to the position could be a reunion with cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who the Rams traded to the Miami Dolphins in March 2023," she said. "In his predraft news conference, general manager Les Snead said he had talked with Miami about trading for Ramsey but the two sides 'discussed getting through the draft.'"

Given the cap considerations at play, a final resolution could be months away.