{"id":23808,"date":"2025-05-04T19:01:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T19:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/23808\/"},"modified":"2025-05-04T19:01:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T19:01:13","slug":"ravens-dolphins-connected-in-blockbuster-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/23808\/","title":{"rendered":"Ravens, Dolphins Connected In Blockbuster Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Miami Dolphins did not trade star cornerback Jalen Ramsey during the 2025 NFL Draft<\/a>, but that doesn\u2019t mean a move won\u2019t happen before the start of the regular season. Once considered to be among the game\u2019s elite players, Ramsey has slowed down a bit in his later years but remains an above-average starter. Appearing in all 17 games last year, the seven-time Pro Bowler finished the season with two interceptions, 11 passes defended, 60 tackles, and a 76.9 PFF grade, the 10th-best mark out of 116 eligible players.<\/p>\n

Despite the impressive play, the Dolphins themselves announced<\/a> they intended to trade Jalen Ramsey, and the star cornerback also welcomes the change of environment. While only time will tell where he lands, NFL Network\u2019s Nick Shook<\/a> believes the Baltimore Ravens could be an ideal fit.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough Baltimore\u2019s CB room might seem crowded, if there\u2019s any team that consistently kicks the tires on known veterans looking to chase a ring, it\u2019s the Ravens. The financial side might not work out, but adding Ramsey would fit with the franchise\u2019s tendency to welcome in proven players who have the change to make an instant impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"JalenDec 8, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) breaks a pass intended to New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
\nRavens, Dolphins Linked In Jalen Ramsey Trade Rumors<\/p>\n

As mentioned above, the Baltimore Ravens have plenty of cornerback depth and aren\u2019t the obvious choice for a Jalen Ramsey trade. Veteran Marlon Humphrey had a strong 2024, finishing the year as PFF\u2019s seventh-best cornerback. First-round pick Nate Wiggins<\/a>, meanwhile, started off slow but finished the year on a high note and looks like a longtime fixture for this defense. This secondary is good enough to beat most teams, but an elite contender like Baltimore could use a third lockdown guy like Ramsey.<\/p>\n

The Ravens share a division with Joe Burrow\u2019s Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> and must defeat them and the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills to reach the Super Bowl. Stopping three elite passing attacks isn\u2019t easy, and a Jalen Ramsey trade could be the difference in winning those competitive contests. With Humphrey in the slot and Ramsey and Wiggins blanketing the outside, opposing quarterbacks won\u2019t be able to find any open targets. This is a fantastic fit on paper, but is this feasibly possible?<\/p>\n

Making the Logistics Work<\/p>\n

According to OverTheCap, a Jalen Ramsey trade will come with its own financial hurdles. The cornerback currently carries a $16.6 million cap hit, but Miami will take on $25.2 million in dead money if they deal him before June 1st. However, if they wait until June 2nd, they can spread his dead money over multiple seasons and lower his dead cap to just $6.75 million in 2025. The Ravens, meanwhile, would be responsible for the remaining $9.91 million.<\/p>\n

Ramsey is technically under contract until 2028, but he doesn\u2019t have any guaranteed money beyond the 2025 season. This means he\u2019s essentially playing on a one-year deal, and the cornerback will probably want a revised contract following his trade. If the Ravens aren\u2019t amenable to this, it could sink a potential deal before it ever begins.<\/p>\n

Even if the Ravens add more guaranteed money to Ramsey\u2019s deal, the Dolphins probably won\u2019t receive too much in a trade. While the cornerback is still an above-average starter, he\u2019s on the wrong side of 30 and could be a one-year rental. The Ravens are projected to receive<\/a> four compensatory picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, so perhaps they send one of those selections to Baltimore in exchange for a player who could finally help them hoist the Lombardi Trophy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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