“That’s why we were so aggressive in getting him. Culture matters,” said the Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel after CB Jalen Ramsey played his first game for the team. They even made him the highest-paid cornerback by signing the 3-year, $72.3 million contract extension with $24.23 million guaranteed, 48 hours before the 2024 season kickoff. But tensions have developed, and the Dolphins are actively seeking a trade. Here enters the enigmatic Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. He has been aggressive in trades this year, and is looking for every player who can upgrade the team.

The cornerback brings tons of experience that he has accumulated over the years. His numbers: 135 games, 134 starts, 24 interceptions, 108 passes defended, and over 530 tackles, are enough to show the capability he brings. But there are still plenty of things to consider. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler started the rumor by claiming on SportsCenter that the Cowboys are interested in the Super Bowl winner.

However, just as quickly, Cowboys reporter Joseph Hoyt shut the door on Jerry Jones’ interest in the 3-time All-Pro. He wrote on X, “The caveat: the #Cowboys consider themselves a 365-day acquisition team. But I don’t expect anything on this in the near future.” The stoppage point is the big contract money associated with Jalen Ramsey.

Trading Ramsey before June 1 would result in a $25.213 million cap charge, while waiting until after June 1 would lower that figure by more than $18 million for 2025. Additionally, any team looking at Ramsey is actively competing against his former franchise, the LA Rams. Sean McVay is keenly interested in bringing back his former player.

Even the safety Quentin Lake claimed that they were hoping for things to shake out in their favor. But the Rams are also going slow. The Cowboys want help at the cornerback position. They have already signed the 24-year-old Kaiir Elam from the Bills after giving away a fifth-round selection in 2025 and a seventh-round selection in 2027. Will they add another cornerback to the roster?

2025 marks 30 years since their last Super Bowl win. And Jerry Jones is waiting for a revival this year. That’s the main reason he is so active this window. But many believe that he is a shrewd owner who never likes to splurge money. Another insider echoed the same sentiment.

Cowboys insider – Jerry Jones not interested in Jalen Ramsey

America’s Team is also waiting for another cornerback to get healthy. Shavon Revel, the third-round pick from East Carolina, is dealing with a torn ACL injury. But Jerry Jones and his staff believe he will get fit in time. If that happens, they will have two cornerbacks to choose from.

Cowboys insider Ed Werder also cited the same reason as he tweeted about their lack of interest in Jalen Ramsey: “I do not believe this has even been a topic of discussion within the Cowboys at this time.” With reports of denial coming from different sources, it’s perhaps safe to say that Jalen Ramsey might not get an offer from the NFC East team.

The Dolphins are looking for any buyer to cover the contract amount in 2025. And Jerry Jones is a shrewd negotiator. He doesn’t even prefer to sit with the agents, preferring direct conversations with players instead, with his beliefs of doing a man-to-man deal. Also, Jalen Ramsey is 30 years old. Even he would want to play for an established Super Bowl contender, something which the Cowboys are perhaps not.

The talks over the cornerback’s trade are going slow at the moment. After June 1, when the bite of his cap hit gets softer, we will have a clearer view of the picture. It’s a cat-and-mouse game. Anything can happen in the National Football League.