NFL Insider Says Dolphins Nearing Jalen Ramsey Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Miami Dolphins have been trying to send Jalen Ramsey and his $72-plus million contract packing since April of this year. According to Bleacher Report, NFL insider Jeremy Fowler of ESPN says the team is nearing a deal.

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“This is the next domino to drop league-wide when you talk to other teams, this is the next big move that is anticipated around the NFL,” Fowler reported.

The Los Angeles Rams are the one team that has shown interest in the veteran cornerback, but Rams head coach Sean McVay noted that there were “obstacles” that prevented a deal from being finalized at this point.

Fowler named the Rams as a team “in the mix” with the most interest.

“That’s a team that others have identified as just the perfect fit,” Fowler said. “You know, they have a need, they’re familiar with the player, they won a Super Bowl with him, so we’ll see.”

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) meets with Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) following the game at SoFi Stadium.Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

There is one big roadblock, and it is the same issue that is believed to be an obstacle that Sean McVay described.

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That obstacle is contract he signed last fall with Miami.

The 30-year-old Ramsey is due a boatload of guaranteed money this upcoming season, more than $20 million.

“Teams have a hard time reconciling how much they’re gonna have to pay at that contract,” Fowler said.

Fowler also said that the Rams are not the only team in the mix. That means at some point a cornerback-needy team will come calling. Speculation remains as to how long that will take, varying from a mid-season trade to a deal in the coming weeks of the NFL offseason.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.

The Miami Dolphins have been trying to send Jalen Ramsey and his $72-plus million contract packing since April of this year. According to Bleacher Report, NFL insider Jeremy Fowler of ESPN says the team is nearing a deal.

“This is the next domino to drop league-wide when you talk to other teams, this is the next big move that is anticipated around the NFL,” Fowler reported.

The Los Angeles Rams are the one team that has shown interest in the veteran cornerback, but Rams head coach Sean McVay noted that there were “obstacles” that prevented a deal from being finalized at this point.

Fowler named the Rams as a team “in the mix” with the most interest.

“That’s a team that others have identified as just the perfect fit,” Fowler said. “You know, they have a need, they’re familiar with the player, they won a Super Bowl with him, so we’ll see.”

Jalen Ramsey has long been one of the best cornerbacks in the National Football League.

The former fourth overall pick has made the Pro Bowl seven consecutive times from 2017 – his second year in the league – to 2023, with this past season being his only omission despite starting all 17 games for the Miami Dolphins.

Ramsey is still a very strong starting corner – and likely a CB1 for many organizations – but some believe that his future in the NFL will ultimately lie at a different position.

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated predicts that the value of Ramsey moving forward, now aged 30, is at safety, and tips him to make a shift over to the position after his almost inevitable trade away from the Dolphins.

“The more people I talk to, the more I think Jalen Ramsey’s value now really is as a safety.” Breer writes, “That, by the way, doesn’t mean he can’t play corner anymore. He can. It’s just that, at this point, if you’re bringing him in, leaning into what he still does well and planning on having him as more than a stopgap rental, then safety is likely where his future lies.”

Jalen Ramsey Looking At A New Projected Contract Value Post Positional Switch

And this is not just speculation from the NFL insider, as Breer notes that there is at least one NFL executive who agrees with his assertion.

“I think that’s a safe landing spot to put him in position to still do things that he does well,” the NFL exec said, via Breer, “So that’s like a $10 million to $12 million player.”

Breer reasons that this new positional valuation could subsequently impact the financials on the most probably ensuing trade for Ramsey.

“That’s [$10-12 million] about half of the $21.1 million Ramsey has left on his deal for this year (a $4 million roster bonus has already been paid out),” Breer continues, “and sets a decent range for what the Miami Dolphins might have to do, as far as eating money goes, to get a decent return for the former All-Pro. Ramsey’s number is $21 million for next year, so if another team gets him for this year at $10 million, you could reason that he’s a $15 million per year guy for that team for the next two years.

What Trade Return Would This Leave The Dolphins With?

If Breer’s math holds and the Dolphins eat $15 million of dead cap in 2025 – it begs the question as to what Ramsey’s trade value is now worth – particularly if he does move to safety.

On the one hand, safeties are historically less valuable than cornerbacks in the NFL, with the highest paid corner – Derek Stingley Jr. – making substantially more per annum ($30 million) than the highest paid safety, Kerby Joseph ($21.25 million).

But on the other, teams may feel more confident in Ramsey’s ability as a safety/slot player who is still able to use his football nous without having to rely as much on his pure physicality, and thus could feel like a safer bet.

In this scenario, something approaching a fourth round pick seems about right for the 3 x All-Pro’s services.

Atlanta Falcons star tight end Kyle Pitts is attracting serious interest throughout the NFL as teams shop around trade scenarios leading into the 2025 season.

A recent report tells us that several franchises have made inquiries to the Falcons about a possible acquisition of Pitts, who’s in the final year of his rookie contract. Atlanta is said to prefer to keep their 24-year-old playmaker in-house, but they are reportedly listening, if the proposal involves at least a Day 2 NFL Draft choice.

Pitts Skips Falcons OTAs Amid Contract Rumors

Pitts was noticeably missing from the Falcons’ Organized Team Activities (OTAs) earlier this week. His absence initially fueled contract rumors, but updates from Bleacher Report’s James Palmer confirmed that the absence was actually because of a foot injury, not a holdout. His teammate quarterback Kirk Cousins also skipped OTAs while apparently seeking a trade.

Despite the injury report, Pitts’ name continues to swirl in trade rumors, especially with his contract nearing its end. He’s scheduled to earn $10.878 million in 2025 under his fifth-year option and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2026 if no extension is reached.

From Rookie Stardom to Recent Struggles

Selected No. 4 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, Pitts burst onto the NFL scene with a record rookie year. The Florida Gators product had 68 receptions for 1,026 yards and one touchdown, the first rookie tight end to have over 1,000 receiving yards since Hall of Famer Mike Ditka accomplished the feat in 1961.

But his production has fallen off since that breakout season. Injuries, quarterback inconsistency, and changing offensive roles have been factors in his decreased numbers.

According to CBS Sports, Pitts hasn’t had a season with more than 667 receiving yards since his rookie season. In 2024, he played in all 17 games but caught just 47 passes for 602 yards and a career-best four touchdowns, paltry figures by his early expectations.

Underused in Falcons’ New Offense

Pitts struggled to develop a reliable role in the Falcons’ offense last season with new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. His deployment was a career low, averaging only 2.8 catches and 35.4 yards per contest. With his athleticism and size mismatch ceiling, he was simply not being used adequately—a confounding trend for a player who was one day considered an All-Pro-in-the-making.

Trade Value and Future Outlook

A few NFL teams are interested in him, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Pitts’ youth, skill, and previous production make him a prime prospect for contenders and rebuilding teams. A second or third-round draft pick might be enough to entice Atlanta to trade him.

Whatever he does, whether he remains with the Falcons or signs with a new club, Kyle Pitts’ 2025 campaign is going to be a make-or-break moment in his career. A new beginning with a team that maximizes his set of skills can rekindle the franchise player tag that initially made him a fifth-overall pick.