The Miami Dolphins paid Jalen Ramsey, and it looked like they might have a star cornerback on their roster for the foreseeable future.
After impressing during the 2024 campaign, posting a 76.9 overall grade, an 85.7 run defense grade, and a 71.9 coverage grade, according to PFF, keeping Ramsey around seems to be a logical move.
However, after reports suggesting that the two sides are looking to part ways, it seems likely that Ramsey will be dealt in the near future.
Searching for potential trade options, CBS Sports’ Brad Crawford named the Philadelphia Eagles as a potential option. The Eagles, who arguably have the best defense in the NFL, would be adding a seven-time Pro Bowler with Championship experience.
“Adding a seven-time Pro Bowler to a locker room coming off a Super Bowl title is a no-brainer for Howie Roseman if the details work out. With former 2024 first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell and 2023 fourth-rounder Kelee Ringo expected to start, Ramsey could take Ringo’s spot and bolster a budding unit.
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel looking over his playsheet.
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“The Eagles already made one head-turning move this offseason at the back end after trading away dependable safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans. They drafted former Texas star Andrew Mukuba as his intended replacement,” he wrote.
On paper, trading for Ramsey wouldn’t be the worst idea for the Eagles.
However, Ramsey and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio didn’t get along during their time with the Dolphins, something that has to be factored in here.
Perhaps they’d have a different attitude if they worked together again, but Ramsey and many others on the Dolphins defense had harsh words for Fangio when he departed.
It looked like they were in the wrong, but who knows what happened behind closed doors?
