Jalen Ramsey is a no-show at Dolphins minicamp on June 10, 2025, as trade talks heat up. With his $21M salary a hurdle, will Rasul Douglas be his replacement?
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Mandatory minicamp is officially underway in Miami Gardens, but the biggest story of the day is about the player who wasn't there. As expected, Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey was officially absent as the Dolphins began their final offseason workouts, turning a long-simmering trade situation into a front-and-center reality.
The biggest hurdle in any deal? Ramsey's fully guaranteed $21 million salary for the 2025 season.
It's official: the Jalen Ramsey era in Miami is all but over. His absence from the first day of the three-day mandatory minicamp confirms what NFL Insider Ian Rapoport has been reporting for weeks—the Dolphins are actively working to trade him. While his talent is undeniable, the sticking point remains his massive, fully guaranteed $21 million salary for the 2025 season. General Manager Chris Grier is tasked with finding a trade partner willing to absorb that contract, a challenge that complicates any potential return. As the front office works the phones, names are already swirling for his replacement, with former Bills corner Rasul Douglas reportedly on Miami's radar as a potential target.
Despite the Ramsey drama, it's business as usual for Head Coach Mike McDaniel and the rest of the squad. This minicamp is a crucial evaluation period, the last chance for coaches to see players in action before the team breaks for summer ahead of July's training camp. With sessions lasting up to 10 hours a day, this is a final, intense look at roster hopefuls and a key installation period for the team's schemes. For the 89 players who are in attendance, it's a golden opportunity to make a lasting impression.
As if the cornerback situation wasn't enough, a new piece of speculation emerged today concerning the quarterback room. Former NFL QB Kurt Benkert floated an interesting trade idea: the Dolphins acquiring rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel from the Cleveland Browns. Benkert pointed to Miami's well-known interest in Gabriel during the pre-draft process as the logic behind the move. While there's no official word from the team, and this remains purely in the realm of rumor, it's a fascinating 'what if?' scenario. It adds another layer of intrigue as the front office evaluates every position heading into the 2025 season.
The next few days are pivotal. All eyes will be on Chris Grier to see if he can resolve the Ramsey situation before the team breaks for the summer. For the players on the field, this is their last shot to prove they belong. When the Dolphins reconvene for training camp in July, the roster could look significantly different, starting with the secondary. The clock is ticking.
