The offseason can bring surprising twists for teams looking to strengthen their rosters ahead of the 2025 NFL season. In the case of the Miami Dolphins, a player who recently signed a lucrative contract extension may no longer be a teammate of star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
Tagovailoa dealt with a challenging season last year, missing several games due to another concussion. Now expected to return refreshed for the upcoming campaign, the quarterback will need all his top weapons around him. However, in this case, a veteran teammate is exploring new opportunities elsewhere.
Tagovailoa’s standout teammate who could be on the move is star cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Both the 30-year-old veteran and the Dolphins are reportedly exploring trade options, which could lead to the former Los Angeles Rams player joining a new team for the upcoming season.
Ramsey’s million-dollar contract with the Dolphins
The decision by the Dolphins and Ramsey comes as a surprise, considering the 30-year-old cornerback signed a three-year, $72.3 million extension last September, making him the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL. Just a few months later, both sides now see parting ways as the best option.
Miami have already paid Ramsey a $4 million bonus, but the idea of another team taking on his hefty salary could be complicated. Acquiring the veteran cornerback would mean taking on $21.1 million remaining on his contract.
Dolphins want to strengthen their roster
The Dolphins are looking to trade Ramsey because completing a move for the veteran teammate of Tagovailoa would give Miami the chance to use the acquired picks to strengthen their roster in the upcoming draft, which is set to begin in just a few days.