The future of Jalen Ramsey with the Miami Dolphins remains uncertain, and as training camp approaches, the anticipation for a resolution in this ongoing saga continues to grow. Ramsey is not happy in Miami and wants to be traded, but the team has yet to find a partner willing to meet its asking price.
Amid the entire situation, several teams have been mentioned as possible landing spots for Ramsey, some less likely, like the Los Angeles Rams, and others appearing closer, such as the Pittsburgh Steelers. An NFL insider shared his analysis of the situation and offered a prediction on how the standoff between Ramsey and Miami will be resolved.
Albert Breer Weighs in on Jalen Ramsey’s Future With the Dolphins
Ramsey arrived in Miami in 2023 with the expectation that he would be a key piece in Vic Fangio’s defensive scheme, but the reality turned out differently. Fangio didn’t last with the franchise, and Ramsey wasn’t able to replicate the All-Pro level he displayed with the Rams.
Even after restructuring his contract in the 2024 offseason, he asked to be traded.
Now, his stay with the franchise seems extremely unlikely, and insider Albert Breer explained that the relationship has already reached a point of no return, making a trade only a matter of time.
“Yes, I’d say the Miami Dolphins are past the point of no return on Jalen Ramsey,” Breer wrote. “Or it is at the point where, at the very least, it’s going to be really difficult to put the toothpaste back in the tube. I’d bet a trade will happen on the doorstep of camp.”
Not even Tyreek Hill’s efforts to keep the cornerback seem to be working. Hill, who also came close to leaving the franchise this offseason, now appears committed to staying and focused on helping the team in 2024. He even said at an event that he would do whatever it takes to bring Ramsey back, posting a video of it on his own X account.
Ima get @jalenramsey back… pic.twitter.com/FhIRFK4fFu
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) June 21, 2025
What makes a trade difficult for the Dolphins is that it would essentially be a one-year rental for the team acquiring him. While the base salary of his deal is just $1.255 million this season, the entire contract is guaranteed in 2024, and in the following years, the base jumps to $10 million with no guaranteed money.
The team trading for Ramsey would likely need to restructure his deal or release him next offseason, but acquiring him would still cost one or more draft picks, complicating negotiations.
In any case, his continued presence doesn’t seem beneficial for either the player or the franchise, and Breer predicts that a trade will happen before training camp. Currently, the Steelers are considered the frontrunners to land Ramsey. He recently started following several players on their roster, a move that fits with Pittsburgh’s push to get the most out of this season.