Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said Tuesday that after numerous conversations with Ramsey "we decided it was probably in the best interest for all parties to move forward [separately]", Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Miami has already paid a $4 million (a roster bonus) of the $25.1 million fully guaranteed that Ramsey is due in 2025, leaving a potential trade partner with the bill for only $21.1 million this year. Of that sum, $18.98 million comes as a bonus due Week 1, a cap hit spread around future seasons and potentially open to restructuring, making his contract relatively trade-friendly for the 2025 season. Ramsey played all 17 regular-season games for the Dolphins in 2024 and remained a high-end starter, though failed to earn a Pro Bowl nod for the first time since his rookie year (min. 10 games played). There should be no shortage of teams interested in trading for Ramsey, though in the event that no deal can be worked out, Grier said "if he's here, we'll deal with it."
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Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said Tuesday that after numerous conversations with Ramsey "we decided it was probably in the best interest for all parties to move forward [separately]", Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Miami has already paid a $4 million (a roster bonus) of the $25.1 million fully guaranteed that Ramsey is due in 2025, leaving a potential trade partner with the bill for only $21.1 million this year. Of that sum, $18.98 million comes as a bonus due Week 1, a cap hit spread around future seasons and potentially open to restructuring, making his contract relatively trade-friendly for the 2025 season. Ramsey played all 17 regular-season games for the Dolphins in 2024 and remained a high-end starter, though failed to earn a Pro Bowl nod for the first time since his rookie year (min. 10 games played). There should be no shortage of teams interested in trading for Ramsey, though in the event that no deal can be worked out, Grier said "if he's here, we'll deal with it."
Ramsey and the Dolphins are exploring options for a trade, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Ramsey signed a three-year extension in September, but the length was mostly a vehicle for short-term cap savings -- there's no guaranteed money beyond 2025. He does have a full guarantee for his $25.1 million in compensation this year, including a $4 million roster bonus the Dolphins already paid. Most of the money ($18.98 million) comes from an option bonus that's due Week 1 and spreads the cap burden to future seasons, making the 30-year-old cornerback a viable trade target for teams without much wiggle room under the 2025 cap. Multiple teams figure to be interested in a trade, considering Ramsey played all 17 games last season and earned PFF's No. 10 grade among CBs, recording 60 tackles, 11 pass defenses and two interceptions. He's still a high-quality starter on the perimeter or in the slot, and he has the necessary size/physicality to transition to safety toward the end of his career.
Ramsey racked up 60 tackles (39 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games with the Dolphins in 2024. He also had 11 passes defensed, including two interceptions. Ramsey was one of the few stalwart members of Miami's defense during the 2024 campaign, in which he suited up for all of the Dolphins' regular-season games despite entering the year with a hamstring injury. The 30-year-old cornerback remains under contract through 2028, though Miami has a potential 'out' in his contract after the 2025 campaign.
Ramsey (knee) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday's injury report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Ramsey was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a knee issue, but he was able to go through team drills Thursday without any limitations. Unless he suffers a setback, Ramsey should be good to go for Sunday's AFC East clash against the Patriots. Ramsey has played every single defensive snap in the five regular-season games since the Dolphins' Week 6 bye, and over that span he has registered 20 tackles (15 solo) and four pass defenses (including two interceptions).
Ramsey (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Ramsey played 100 percent of the Dolphins' defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception, in Sunday's win over the Raiders. However, it now appears that he picked up a knee injury in the process. Ramsey's participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play through the issue in the Week 12 divisional matchup against the Patriots.
Ramsey finished Sunday's 34-19 win over Las Vegas with five solo tackles and two pass defenses (including one interception). Ramsey picked off Gardner Minshew late in the fourth quarter on a pass intended for Jakobi Meyers, which led to a 46-yard field goal from Jason Sanders four plays later. Ramsey has now logged two interceptions over his last three games, and for the year he's up to 40 tackles (26 solo) and six pass defenses (including two interceptions) across 10 regular-season games.
Ramsey recorded one tackle (one solo) and an interception during Sunday's 30-27 loss at Buffalo. Josh Allen wisely avoided targeting Ramsey for most of Sunday's contest, but he was still able to make a mark in Week 9 early in the second quarter by corralling a red-zone pass after it bounced off the fingertips of Keon Coleman. His assignment in Week 10 will be to try to slow down Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua in Los Angeles.
Ramsey (hamstring) was left off the Dolphins' injury report Wednesday ahead of Thursday night's matchup with the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports. Ramsey has been nursing a hamstring injury over the past week, but it appears he's healthy enough to suit up for Thursday night's divisional matchup. The All-Pro corner helped lead Miami's defense in holding the Jaguars' offense to just 139 passing yards in Week 1, the ninth-best mark in the NFL. Expect Ramsey to line up opposite Kendall Fuller and create problems for Buffalo's wide receivers in Week 2.
Ramsey (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in Monday's practice estimate, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports. Ramsey continues to deal with the injury, which has limited him for multiple weeks. However, it's worth noting he was able to play through it in Sunday's win over the Jaguars, and despite an expected limited snap count, still played 38 snaps on defense. With just three days to prepare for Thursday's game against the Bills, it's likely the veteran corner will remain limited throughout the week, but ultimately suit up for the game.