{"id":87406,"date":"2025-05-29T07:30:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T07:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/87406\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T07:30:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T07:30:15","slug":"rams-potential-trade-for-jalen-ramsey-creates-suspense-at-otas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/87406\/","title":{"rendered":"Rams’ potential trade for Jalen Ramsey creates suspense at OTAs"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the Rams<\/a> went through organized-team activities on Wednesday, the players on the field were not the most compelling storyline.<\/p>\n

The distinction belongs to a certain NFL star player who potentially could be on the roster by training camp.<\/p>\n

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Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who helped the Rams win Super Bowl LVI<\/a>, remains in play as a possible addition to a Rams team regarded as a Super Bowl contender, coach Sean McVay<\/a> acknowledged after practice.<\/p>\n

The Dolphins have made it known<\/a> that they were open to trading Ramsey, who signed an extension in 2024 and is due to earn $24.2 million this season, according to Overthecap.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe certainly haven\u2019t closed the door on that,\u201d McVay said when asked about Ramsey. \u201cBut there hasn\u2019t been a whole lot of dialogue as of late\u2026. We\u2019ll see if that changes, but these things can happen quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Dolphins were not expected to trade Ramsey until after June 1 \u2014 which falls on Sunday \u2014 when their cap hit would decrease from $25.2 million to $6.7 million, according to Overthecap.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Read more: Rams open season at home vs. Texans, will play Eagles on the road in Week 3<\/a><\/p>\n

McVay reiterated that there remains \u201ca lot of layers\u201d that would have to be worked out in terms of compensation the Dolphins might be seeking and how they would handle money due to Ramsey.<\/p>\n

Ramsey, 30, intercepted two passes last season, increasing his career total to 24. The three-time All-Pro, however, affects the game beyond his statistics.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, we love Jalen,\u201d McVay said. \u201cWe know him intimately. There would be some things that we would need to be able to do if that was the direction we went.\u201d<\/p>\n

With an offense led by quarterback Matthew Stafford<\/a>, receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams<\/a> and running back Kyren Williams, and a defense anchored by lineman Kobie Turner<\/a> and edge rusher Jared Verse<\/a>, the Rams are expected to make another deep playoff run.<\/p>\n

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But the Rams did nothing in free agency or the draft to upgrade the secondary.<\/p>\n

Veterans Darious Williams and Ahkello Witherspoon return as the starting cornerbacks, with Cobie Durant, Emmanuel Forbes Jr., Derion Kendrick and Charles Wallace competing for playing time.<\/p>\n

Quentin Lake, Kam Curl, Jaylen McCollough and Kam Kinchens are returning safeties.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel good about where we\u2019re at,\u201d McVay said.<\/p>\n

Read more: Kyren Williams ‘feeling good’ about chances for a Rams contract extension<\/a><\/p>\n

Darious Williams is confident in the group as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love that,\u201d he said of the Rams not making changes. \u201cI feel like everybody in the building kind of knows what they have, and I think they\u2019re dead right on it. \u2026 They\u2019ve got the right guys in the room that are going to hold it down.\u201d<\/p>\n

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But Darious Williams also recounted how Ramsey brought out the best in him when they played opposite each other in 2021, when the Rams won the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n

\u201cI knew absolutely, when he was on the other side, you know, I better lock up because it\u2019s not going to be a lot of times that people are going to want to try him,\u201d Williams said. \u201cThat was a big thing for me, and I took it as a challenge and I took it as something I loved.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhatever is best for this organization is what\u2019s going to happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

Etc.<\/p>\n

Rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson, a second-round draft pick, said his experience so far exceeded his expectations. \u201cEveryone\u2019s poured into me, so it\u2019s been an amazing experience,\u201d he said. \u2026 Nacua was absent because he was returning from a family trip that was planned months ago, McVay said. \u2026 Stafford connected with Adams on several plays. \u201cIt\u2019s fun just trying to communicate as much as I can with him,\u201d Stafford said, adding, \u201cIt\u2019s fun to work with guys that understand the game and still have a lot left in the tank.\u201d Stafford also connected with Tutu Atwell for a long touchdown. \u2026 Running back Kyren Williams, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, is participating in workouts while the Rams and his agent attempt to work out a new deal. \u201cKyren has been the same stud that we know,\u201d McVay said. \u201cGreat demeanor, great willingness to come out here to work to be able to get better. \u2026 We\u2019ll see where this goes. But I think it\u2019s been really healthy and positive progress for sure.\u201d \u2026 Lakers coach JJ Redick attended practice.<\/p>\n

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