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The Miami Dolphins are still searching for a trade partner for former Super Bowl champion Jalen Ramsey, who has wanted out since the beginning of the offseason. Now 30 years old and nearing the end of his career, Ramsey’s performance numbers have started to decline. However, the primary reason a deal hasn’t been made is that the Dolphins are reportedly unwilling to take on any of his guaranteed money.
“The Dolphins appear unwilling to take on any of Jalen Ramsey’s guaranteed money to facilitate a trade. Teams are very interested in trading for Ramsey, but don’t want to take on his full contract. This is the current hold up,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported.
Ramsey would still be a significant addition to whichever team acquires him, although he may no longer be seen strictly as a cornerback.
“The more people I talk to, the more I think Jalen Ramsey’s value now really is as a safety,” Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer wrote. “That, by the way, doesn’t mean he can’t play corner anymore. He can. It’s just that, at this point, if you’re bringing him in, leaning into what he still does well and planning on having him as more than a stopgap rental, then safety is likely where his future lies.”
The compensation Miami is expected to receive in return has been underwhelming—projected to be Day 3 draft picks. Amid the ongoing tension, Ramsey made a notable decision on Sunday, reportedly choosing to skip the Dolphins' mandatory minicamp.
“Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Ramsey isn't planning to attend the Dolphins' mandatory minicamp this week as he and the team continue searching for a trade suitor,” Bleacher Report’s Andrew Peters wrote.
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The decision to skip out on minicamp comes with a daunting $104 million price deduction. Ramsey now joins a growing trend of players opting to stay away during disputes with their teams—whether over contract issues or, as in his case, a desire to be traded.
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