Miami Dolphins face big June 2025 decisions: Jalen Ramsey trade talks intensify & Terron Armstead retires. How will these moves impact the 2024 NFL season?
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Fins fans, buckle up! June has arrived, and it's already shaping up to be a pivotal month for our Miami Dolphins. The biggest waves are being made by intensifying trade discussions surrounding Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey, a move that could significantly alter the defensive landscape. Adding to the shifting tides, veteran offensive tackle Terron Armstead officially called it a career on Monday, leaving a significant void on the offensive line.
It's been approximately six weeks since news leaked that the Dolphins and Ramsey were looking to part ways via a trade.
The Jalen Ramsey saga continues to build momentum. Reports indicate that trade talks have ramped up as we enter June. The timing is crucial here; any trade completed this month allows the Dolphins to spread Ramsey's hefty $21 million guaranteed salary cap hit over two years rather than absorbing it all in 2025. The sticking points remain: what kind of draft capital or player compensation can Miami secure, and how much of that salary will they need to eat? It's a high-stakes negotiation that could see one of the league's premier corners in a new uniform soon. Meanwhile, the offensive line took a definitive hit with Terron Armstead's official retirement. A stalwart presence when healthy, Armstead's departure means the Dolphins will be looking for a long-term solution at left tackle. His leadership and on-field prowess will be sorely missed.
On the injury front, there's a mixed bag. Outside linebacker Bradley Chubb's recovery from his ACL tear is ongoing, and his availability for the Week 1 clash at Indianapolis remains questionable. Every positive update from his rehab will be closely watched. Fellow linebacker Jordyn Brooks is also nursing a wrist injury, carrying a questionable tag. The team will be monitoring his progress through the remaining offseason activities. There's brighter news for star wideout Tyreek Hill. After gutting out the 2024 season with a torn wrist ligament and undergoing offseason surgery, 'The Cheetah' is expected to be fully cleared for training camp. Coach McDaniel had previously indicated passing drills were off-limits until summer, but Hill's diligent work at the facility suggests he's right on track.
Get ready to see a lot more of Jaylen Wright in 2025! The second-year running back is poised to climb the depth chart from RB4 to RB2, slotting in behind the explosive Devon Achane. After a rookie season with just 68 carries, the expectation is for Wright to see triple-digit attempts and potentially eclipse the 500-yard rushing mark. This signals a significant restructuring of the Dolphins' running back room, which now includes veteran Alexander Mattison and rookie Ali Gore, adding new dynamics and competition to the ground game.
The Dolphins are officially in the home stretch of their offseason program. June marks the final month, with three more Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on the docket this week. These sessions will be followed by a mandatory three-day minicamp, offering a more intensive look at the roster before the summer break. It’s a critical period for players to make their case and for the coaching staff to fine-tune schemes and evaluate talent.
June is clearly not just a wind-down month for the Dolphins; it's a period of significant potential change. Between the Ramsey trade watch, Armstead's retirement shaping the lines, key injury recoveries, and a revamped backfield, the roster we see heading into training camp could look quite different. Stay tuned, Fins fans, the next few weeks are going to be fascinating!
