The Miami Dolphins officially traded cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers after an extended trade process beginning in April. Despite his successful seven-time Pro Bowl career, the Dolphins aimed to relieve their salary cap burden—Ramsey carried a hefty guaranteed salary of $24.235 million. The trade was finalized after June 1, allowing Miami to gain $9.9 million in cap relief, with reports suggesting they received safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in return. This move reflects Miami's strategic recalibration and the impact of Ramsey's departure after two seasons.
The Dolphins took weeks to finalize Jalen Ramsey's trade, parting ways with the veteran cornerback to the Steelers, while gaining cap relief.
Trading Ramsey allows the Dolphins to benefit from $9.9 million in cap space while reuniting safety Minkah Fitzpatrick with the team.
General manager Chris Grier confirmed ongoing conversations about Ramsey's trade since April, indicating the team's determination to mitigate salary cap impacts.
After spending two seasons in Miami, Ramsey's trade signifies a shift for the Dolphins, prioritizing financial flexibility with an aging star.
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