Steelers, Dolphins Rosters, Salary Cap, Picks After Jalen Ramsey, Minkah, Jonnu Trade

After adding big-name pieces to the offense in quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver DK Metcalf this offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers made another huge splash Monday, but it came at a price.

Star cornerback Jalen Ramsey announced that the Steelers acquired him in a trade with the Miami Dolphins, and ESPN's Adam Schefter later reported that the Steelers also landed tight end Jonnu Smith in the deal in exchange for star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

In all, the Dolphins sent Ramsey, Smith and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick to the Steelers for Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed the trade, adding that Ramsey will receive a $1.5 million raise, giving him a 2025 salary of $26.6 million.

According to Schefter, the Steelers also signed Smith to a one-year, $12 million contract extension as part of the deal.

Per OverTheCap.com, the Steelers have the 21st-most salary cap space in the NFL at $18.6 million. They are actively spending $259.8 million against the cap with $6.6 million in dead money.

Meanwhile, the Dolphins have the 28th-most cap space at $13.7 million, and they are spending $232.7 million against the cap with $38.4 million in dead money, per OverTheCap.com.

With Ramsey and Smith joining the team, the Steelers' offensive and defensive depth charts entering training camp are as follows:

QB: Aaron Rodgers / Mason Rudolph / Will Howard / Skylar Thompson

RB: Jaylen Warren / Kaleb Johnson / Kenneth Gainwell / Trey Sermon

WR: DK Metcalf / Roman Wilson / Brandon Johnson / Ke'Shawn Williams

WR: Robert Woods / Scotty Miller / Lance McCutcheon / Montana Lemonious-Craig

WR: Calvin Austin III / Ben Skowronek / Roc Taylor

TE: Jonnu Smith / Pat Freiermuth / Darnell Washington / Connor Heyward / JJ Galbreath

FB: Connor Heyward / DJ Thomas-Jones

LT: Broderick Jones / Dylan Cook / Gareth Warren

LG: Isaac Seumalo / Spencer Anderson / Nick Broeker / Aiden Williams

C: Zach Frazier / Ryan McCollum

RG: Mason McCormick / Max Scharping / Steven Jones

RT: Troy Fautanu / Calvin Anderson / Doug Nester

DE: Derrick Harmon / Isaiahh Loudermilk / DeMarvin Leal / Esezi Otomewo

NT: Keeanu Benton / Yahya Black / Logan Lee / Domenique Davis

DE: Cameron Heyward / Daniel Ekuale / Dean Lowry / Jacob Slade

WLB: T.J. Watt / Nick Herbig / Jeremiah Moon / Julius Welschof

LILB: Patrick Queen / Cole Holcomb / Mark Robinson

RILB: Payton Wilson / Malik Harrison / Carson Bruener / Devin Harper

SLB: Alex Highsmith / Jack Sawyer / Eku Leota

CB: Jalen Ramsey / Darius Slay / Cory Trice Jr. / Kyler McMichael / Cameron McCutcheon

SS: DeShon Elliott / Miles Killebrew / Sebastian Castro

FS: Juan Thornhill / Quindell Johnson

CB: Joey Porter Jr. / James Pierre / D'Shawn Jamison

NB: Beanie Bishop Jr. / Brandin Echols / Donte Kent

As for the Dolphins, their pre-training camp offensive and defensive depth charts look like this:

QB: Tua Tagovailoa / Zach Wilson / Quinn Ewers / Brett Gabbert

RB: De'Von Achane / Jaylen Wright / Alexander Mattison / Ollie Gordon II

WR: Tyreek Hill / Malik Washington / Tahj Washington / Andrew Armstrong

WR: Jaylen Waddle / Dee Eskridge / Tarik Black / Monaray Baldwin

WR: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine / Erik Ezukanma / Theo Wease Jr.

TE: Julian Hill / Pharaoh Brown / Tanner Conner

LT: Patrick Paul / Ryan Hayes / Kion Smith / Tedi Kushi

LG: James Daniels / Jackson Carman / Josh Priebe

C: Aaron Brewer / Andrew Meyer / Addison West

RG: Jonah Savaiinaea / Liam Eichenberg

RT: Austin Jackson / Larry Borom / Braeden Daniels / Bayron Matos

DE: Kenneth Grant / Matt Dickerson / Matthew Butler

NT: Benito Jones / Jordan Phillips / Zeek Biggers

DE: Zach Sieler / Ben Stille / Alex Huntley

WLB: Jaelan Phillips / Chop Robinson / Mohamed Kamara / Derrick McLendon

LILB: Tyrel Dodson / K.J. Britt / Channing Tindall

RILB: Jordyn Brooks / Willie Gay / Dequan Jackson / Eugene Asante

SLB: Bradley Chubb / Quinton Bell / Cameron Goode / Grayson Murphy

CB: Storm Duck / Cam Smith / Isaiah Johnson / Ethan Robinson

SS: Ifeatu Melifonwu / Dante Trader Jr. / Patrick McMorris

FS: Minkah Fitzpatrick / Ashtyn Davis / Elijah Campbell / Jordan Colbert

CB: Jason Marshall Jr. / Ethan Bonner / Ryan Cooper Jr.

NB: Kader Kohou / Artie Burns / Kendall Sheffield / John Saunders Jr.

In Ramsey and Smith, the Steelers are getting potential difference-makers on both sides of the ball.

Ramsey, 30, is a seven-time Pro Bowler and three-time First Team All-Pro who has spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams and Dolphins.

After winning his first Super Bowl with the Rams in 2021, Ramsey was traded to the Dolphins prior to the 2023 season. Injuries limited him to 10 games in his first season in Miami, but he still finished with three interceptions and was selected to the Pro Bowl.

Last season, Ramsey started all 17 games, recording two picks and 11 passes defended, but he was not named a Pro Bowler for the first time since his rookie season in 2016.

With Ramsey in the fold, the Steelers now have three significant corners between him, Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay, and it remains to be seen if one of them will be moved inside to play slot corner.

As for Smith, the 29-year-old tight end is coming off a career year with the Dolphins. He finished with 88 catches for 884 yards and eight touchdowns last season en route to his first Pro Bowl nod.

Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and Jonnu Smith have worked together often over the years, as Arthur was Jonnu's OC with the Tennessee Titans and head coach with the Atlanta Falcons.

Pittsburgh didn't necessarily have a glaring need at tight end with Pat Freiermuth coming off a career-high 65 receptions and seven touchdowns last season, but Smith gives them another much-needed offensive weapon.

There were question marks regarding who would step up as the Steelers' WR2 after trading George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, but Smith's arrival means Pittsburgh could employ two-TE sets with regularity.

Fitzpatrick, 28, is arguably the best player in the trade with five Pro Bowl nods and three First Team All-Pro selections to his credit.

He was originally selected 11th overall by the Dolphins in the 2018 NFL draft before getting traded to the Steelers during his second season, but now Fitzpatrick is headed back to Miami.

Fitzpatrick has been named a Pro Bowler in three straight years, and while he has a total of just one interception over the past two seasons, he led the league with six picks in 2022.

Along with one interception in 2024, Fitzpatrick had 96 tackles, which speaks to his versatility as a safety.

Fitzpatrick's arrival could make the Dolphins' secondary tougher to play against as a whole, but Ramsey's departure means Miami is now even thinner at the already-weak cornerback position.

The Dolphins are looking to bounce back with a playoff appearance this coming season after missing in 2024 with an 8-9 record, while the Steelers are eyeing their third straight postseason berth.