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Breaking: Shocking Details Emerge Behind Sudden Stall in Jalen Ramsey Trade Talks

Breaking: Shocking Details Emerge Behind Sudden Stall in Jalen Ramsey Trade Talks

Here’s a riddle wrapped in an enigma served on Hard Rock Stadium’s turf: What do you do when your star cornerback is itching for an exit, the cap space’s tighter than spandex on a Sunday, and trade suitors are lining up — but no one’s willing to carry the bulk of his pricey contract? Welcome to the curious case of Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins, a saga that feels part soap opera, part salary cap calculus. After two seasons where things went from gritty to glitchy between Ramsey and Miami’s brass, the whispers of a split grow louder. But here’s the kicker — despite the Dolphins’ desperate need to shore up their secondary—and the NFL Draft’s prime opportunity slipping through their fingers—the “money talk” has thrown a wrench in the works. As the clock ticks down toward June 1, Miami’s front office finds itself balancing on a financial tightrope, juggling the need for immediate flexibility against the looming specter of dead money. So, will the Dolphins cut ties with their seven-time Pro Bowler, or are they stuck with Ramsey’s formidable contract until at least next month? It’s a high-stakes chess match—and in this game, every dollar and every delay counts.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 24: Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Hard Rock Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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The Miami Dolphins and Jalen Ramsey appear headed for a split as trade rumors intensify around the veteran cornerback.

After two seasons with the Dolphins, Ramsey’s relationship with the coaching staff reportedly has deteriorated, leading to mutual interest in exploring trade options.

Despite glaring needs in their secondary, the Dolphins seem prepared to move on from the seven-time Pro Bowler.

However, ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler recently revealed a possible impediment to any trade talks.

“The Dolphins appear unwilling to take on any of Jalen Ramsey’s guaranteed money to facilitate a trade, per Jeremy Fowler. Teams are very interested in trading for Ramsey but don’t want to take on his full contract. This is the current hold up,” JPAFootball wrote on X.

The 2025 NFL Draft presented an ideal window for the Dolphins to trade Ramsey while possibly acquiring picks, yet no agreement materialized.

Ramsey represents a significant salary cap charge for Miami this season.

Trading Ramsey before June 1 would trigger a financial penalty, increasing his cap impact and effectively eliminating half of Miami’s available salary cap space due to an acceleration in charges.

A post-June 1 trade looks more manageable for the 2025 season, though it would create dead money for 2026.

Any team acquiring Ramsey would need to accommodate his substantial contract within their salary cap planning.

Miami’s front office faces a delicate balancing act, needing immediate financial flexibility to potentially add talent, including possibly another veteran cornerback.

This pressing need might extend Ramsey’s tenure in Miami by at least another month as the organization weighs its options.

The post Insider Reveals Hold Up In Possible Jalen Ramsey Trade appeared first on The Cold Wire.

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