{"id":202456,"date":"2025-07-12T22:27:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T22:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/202456\/"},"modified":"2025-07-12T22:27:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T22:27:10","slug":"steelers-face-emerging-doubts-about-jalen-ramseys-long-term-fit-in-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/202456\/","title":{"rendered":"Steelers Face Emerging Doubts About Jalen Ramsey\u2019s Long-Term Fit In Pittsburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> recently pulled off a major trade, acquiring cornerback\u00a0Jalen Ramsey<\/a> and tight end Jonnu Smith<\/a> from the Miami Dolphins. This move has created a lot of excitement among fans who are eager to see how these seasoned veterans can elevate the team\u2019s overall performance. Both Ramsey and Smith bring a unique level of versatility that strengthens both sides of the ball. In addition to their proven skill sets, their presence adds much-needed depth and veteran leadership to the Steelers\u2019 roster, something that could make a big difference in the team\u2019s push for a playoff run this season.<\/p>\n

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Former Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey soars to make a game-winning interception.<\/p>\n

However, when it comes to the long-term outlook, not everyone is optimistic about Ramsey\u2019s future with the team. Insider\u00a0Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently appeared on 93.7 The Fan<\/a>, where he voiced some skepticism regarding the acquisition. He pointed out that the structure of Ramsey\u2019s deal suggests a short-term arrangement, offering the Steelers flexibility, but also leaving his long-term role with the team uncertain.<\/p>\n

“Clearly the whole Minkah [Fitzpatrick] thing wasn\u2019t working out. I\u2019m fine moving on from Minkah, but I just don\u2019t know how the Jalen Ramsey thing is going to work out,” Fittipaldo said. “It\u2019s basically a one-year deal, they can walk away from it. And sometimes when that happens, when you\u2019re just working on a one-year deal, you\u2019re not committed to it long-term. And maybe they will be by the time training camp starts, maybe [there will be] a new contract or whatever in place. But right now, that\u2019s a little bit of an unknown to me right now.”<\/p>\n

Steelers General Manager Omar Khan\u00a0<\/a>has recently received praise for his strategic approach this offseason, particularly for not becoming too attached<\/a> to veteran players. Khan has focused on building a well-rounded team by combining experienced veterans with young, promising rookies. This balanced approach not only strengthens the roster in the short-term, but also helps lay a solid foundation for the future of the franchise.<\/p>\n

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Steelers’ GM Omar Khan making a phone call during draft night.<\/p>\n

Reports have indicated that the Steelers were not actively looking to trade Minkah Fitzpatrick<\/a>, but it has become clear that he likely was not a part of the team’s long-term plans. Even before the trade was finalized, Ramsey had already been linked to the Steelers, with many questioning how well he would fit into the team\u2019s scheme. However, Ramsey brings valuable depth and versatility to the secondary, thanks to his ability to play multiple positions effectively. Most concerns surrounding Ramsey aren\u2019t related to his talent, as he\u2019s proven his abilities on the field, but rather come from off-field factors, and Fittipaldo seems to agree.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“He\u2019s on his fourth team now. He likes to talk a little bit, brings an edge, he brings an attitude,” Fittipaldo said. “I think that can be good for a defense, but there\u2019s probably a reason he\u2019s on his fourth team as well.”<\/p>\n

Recent reports have suggested that Ramsey may have been a source of tension<\/a> in the locker room in Miami. In a recent interview, Smith acknowledged that there were indeed locker room issues<\/a> during his time in Miami, which may have influenced his move to Pittsburgh, even though he did not directly name Ramsey as the cause. However, others have pointed fingers in that direction, raising concerns about Ramsey’s potential impact on team chemistry. This is especially important for the Steelers, who have dealt with similar issues in the past.<\/p>\n

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Associated Press<\/p>\n

Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey celebrates during his time in Miami.<\/p>\n

The Steelers Need Their New Players To Perform<\/p>\n

The Steelers have consistently managed to be just good enough to reach the playoffs, only to fall short in the first round. Now, with a lot of new top talent added to the roster, the pressure to go further is greater than ever. Many of the veteran players were brought in on short-term or flexible deals, meaning they\u2019ll need to prove their value quickly if they hope to remain part of the team\u2019s future plans. For Ramsey, that pressure exists both on and off the field, as he looks to meet high expectations and silence the haters questioning his fit in Pittsburgh.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Pittsburgh Steelers recently pulled off a major trade, acquiring cornerback\u00a0Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith from…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":202457,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2049],"tags":[8740,217,198,7,2394,1815,7470,216,251,2087,7583,6,1256,57,7827,426,2395],"class_list":{"0":"post-202456","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-miami-dolphins","8":"tag-93-7-the-fan","9":"tag-dolphins","10":"tag-featured","11":"tag-football","12":"tag-forum","13":"tag-jalen-ramsey","14":"tag-jonnu-smith","15":"tag-miami","16":"tag-miami-dolphins","17":"tag-miamidolphins","18":"tag-minkah-fitzpatrick","19":"tag-nfl","20":"tag-omar-khan","21":"tag-pittsburgh-steelers","22":"tag-ray-fittipaldo","23":"tag-steelers","24":"tag-steelers-news"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/114842622061116301","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/202456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=202456"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/202456\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/202457"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=202456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=202456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=202456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}