The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, and cornerback Jalen Ramsey is still with the Miami Dolphins. A split between the seven-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro seemed inevitable, but if Miami were to trade Ramsey, they would receive 2026 or later draft picks in return. So what happens now?
Due to the current cap situation, a trade during the draft always seemed unlikely. Ramsey would trigger a $25.213 million cap charge if he were traded before June 1, making a post-June-1 trade more plausible. If the Dolphins trade Ramsey after June 1, they would save $9.9 million in cap space while only incurring $6.7 million in dead cap.
Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier Keeps Door Open to Jalen Ramsey Trade
Dolphins general manager Chris Grier spoke with reporters after the conclusion of the NFL Draft and kept the door open for a trade between now and June 1.
“No, I think whenever those opportunities arise. We’ve had conversations through the weekend with some teams about it as well, so depending on what happens and if and when it’ll happen. Whatever it is, we’ll make the deal at the appropriate time.”
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was also asked about Ramsey during the same press conference, but he dodged the question about the seven-time Pro Bowler.
“I think speaking on the relationship with Jalen on this forum kind of undercuts what I think is important today, which is we’ve added a class and are continuing to add new players to the 2025 Dolphins, and I think beyond that it wouldn’t do justice to these draft picks and what we’re trying to do today,” McDaniel said.
Dolphins Draft Potential Ramsey Replacement in Florida CB Jason Marshall Jr.
If Ramsey leaves, cornerback will be a position of need for the Dolphins. However, they waited until pick No. 150 in the fifth round to select a replacement, drafting Florida’s Jason Marshall Jr. to add to the CB room.
Marshall is a strong value pick who would have gone earlier in the draft if he were healthy. Early in the season, he was the highest-graded cornerback in single coverage by PFF. That distinction could help if he’s tasked with replacing Ramsey.
Unfortunately, Marshall’s final college football season ended early when he tore his labrum in a game against Kentucky in October. The injury required surgery and ruled him out for the rest of the season.
He had 20 tackles (13 solo), two tackles for loss, four pass breakups, three QB hurries, and one forced fumble before the injury. He also came back for the NFL Scouting Combine, recording a 4.49-second 40-yard dash, a 37.5-inch vertical, and a 125-inch broad jump.
In addition to drafting Marshall, the Dolphins have had conversations with some free-agent cornerbacks, including Rasul Douglas.