The Miami Dolphins are exploring a Jalen Ramsey trade with the Green Bay Packers in June 2025. Will Miami move the star CB after the Packers cut Jaire Alexander?
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Welcome to the final month of the NFL offseason, where for the Miami Dolphins, the drama is just getting started. As the team gears up for its final week of OTAs and a mandatory minicamp, the biggest question mark isn't on the field, but in the front office. Trade rumors surrounding Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey have reached a fever pitch, with the Green Bay Packers emerging as a serious suitor following their surprising release of Jaire Alexander.
The main sticking points remain the compensation Miami would receive and how much of Ramsey's $21 million guaranteed salary the Dolphins might need to cover.
The whispers are now a roar. The possibility of Jalen Ramsey being traded has felt real for weeks, but the Packers' decision to cut ties with their own star corner, Jaire Alexander, has poured gasoline on the fire. For Miami, it's a complex puzzle. The team is clearly looking to get Ramsey's massive $21 million guaranteed salary off the books, but they won't give him away for free. The standoff centers on compensation and how much of that contract Miami is willing to eat to facilitate a deal. The front office is already doing its homework on potential replacements, with former Packer Rasul Douglas being a name to watch. This isn't just a transaction; it's a move that will redefine the Dolphins' secondary.
The Ramsey situation isn't happening in a vacuum. It's the most visible sign of a dramatic strategic shift in Miami. Gone are the days of blockbuster free-agent splashes. In 2025, the Dolphins have embraced a more conservative, build-from-within approach. Their largest offseason commitment was a modest three-year, $24 million contract for guard James Daniels. This pivot towards fiscal responsibility and cap flexibility explains the team's willingness to part with a high-priced veteran like Ramsey. It's a long-term play, but for fans used to big-name hunting, it's a significant adjustment.
While the front office navigates these choppy waters, the team's leaders are staying focused. This week marks the final three OTA practices before next week's mandatory three-day minicamp, the last chance for players to make an impression before the summer break. And as trade talks swirl, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is quietly leading by example in the community. Over the weekend, he made a surprise appearance at a youth event in Miami, spending time with local kids. It's a welcome reminder that amidst the business of the NFL, the heart of the team remains strong.
The next two weeks are pivotal. All eyes will be on the front office to see if a Ramsey trade materializes and what the final compensation looks like. The upcoming minicamp will give us our last, best look at the current roster before training camp begins. With one draft pick still unsigned and major roster decisions looming, the Miami Dolphins are a team in transition. Buckle up, because the final pieces of the 2025 puzzle are about to fall into place.
