FRISCO – The Dallas Cowboys have spoken openly about wanting to be patient with their current group of cornerbacks, and that includes Pro Bowl standout Trevon Diggs, who could be injury-rehabbing all the way to the middle of this season.
Nevertheless …
Rumors have led to speculation that the Cowboys could hit free agent market or the trade market to shake up their defensive backs room even more.
That’s why Stephon Gilmore’s name keeps coming up – but in our view, as a contingency idea if needed down the road.
And now comes a new name – and a “sexy” one that Cowboys Nation might consider with a dose of skepticism,
Tension is building down in South Beach with Miami Dolphins star cornerback Jalen Ramsey on the trade block. And there is buzz that he deserves to be attached to Dallas.
Where is this coming from? It’s ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler who on Friday reported that the Dolphins are engaged with multiple teams on a Ramsey trade …
And then Fowler named the Cowboys, the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Commanders as potential suitors.
But a cautionary note: As is too often the case with Fowler’s “reporting,” is comes across as highly speculative, with an “anything could happen” tone.
Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has confirmed that Ramsey’s time with the organization is all but over as the two have mutually agreed to look for a trade partner saying, “it was probably in the best interest for all parties to move forward (separately).”
So a move there is coming; somebody will want this Pro Bowl-caliber player … but there are other risks to consider.
A player north of 30 years old in a premier position like cornerback is always a risk, especially given Ramsey’s two knee procedures in recent memory.
The finances for this return would be the biggest risk of all, as a trade partner would have to cover his $24.3 million salary in 2025.
Miami signed Ramsey to a $72 million contract extension just before last season.
A trade decision from Dallas would come down how much draft capital the club would be willing to send to Miami if they are fine with paying Ramsey’s hefty contract – which given the Cowboys track record is a monumental “if.”
At this stage of the offseason, Miami has found difficulty in teams checking both of those boxes as a trade suitor. The Dolphins front office may have to consider swallowing some of that contract payment in order to get something done for Ramsey.
If it worked out, Ramsey’s veteran leadership, track record, and continued solid play (when healthy) could be a scary skill set when put on the Dallas roster to play opposite DaRon Bland.
But as the club hopes that newcomers like Kaiir Elam (the former Bills first-rounder acquired in trade) and Shavon Revel (a prized rookie rehabbing his knee), such a move would represent a large – albeit a welcome – shift in Cowboys philosophy.
