The Miami Dolphins still have a few needs on both sides of the football heading into the next stage of free agency after the NFL draft.
If the Dolphins want to replace Jalen Ramsey, which seems very likely given the situation the team is in, it might make sense to find another cornerback after trading him.
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In a recent prediction from A to Z Sports Ian Valentino, he had the Dolphins signing Asante Samuel Jr., adding that he could be a decent piece for this Dolphins team as they look to replace Ramsey.
Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5).© Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
“The Miami Dolphins faced numerous gaps in their roster that couldn’t be addressed in a single draft class, leading them to wait until the fifth round to enhance their cornerback group. Jason Marshall Jr. will vie for playing time alongside Storm Duck and Cam Smith, highlighting the current situation in this position. The situation could worsen if they decide to trade Jalen Ramsey this offseason. Taking a low-risk chance on Asante Samuel Jr. is the kind of strategy a rebuilding team should always consider,” he wrote.
Throughout his career, Samuel has been a decent player, and he’s still relatively young.
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Only 25 years old, he was selected in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers.
According to PFF, he wasn’t great last season, posting a 59.3 overall grade and a 58.6 coverage grade. However, he was excellent in coverage in 2023, earning a 75.6 grade.
If that’s a player the Dolphins would get, there could be some sense in signing him, which shouldn’t come at too big of a price, given the market is not where it was when free agency first opened.
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