Trade Proposal Sends Frustrated $72M All-Pro Jalen Ramsey to Lions

With the NFL Draft now complete, the Miami Dolphins have yet to move star cornerback Jalen Ramsey, despite ongoing speculation and reported interest in parting ways. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, both Ramsey and the Dolphins are still actively exploring trade options.

Bleacher Report’s Zach Bachar recently floated a potential scenario that could see Ramsey land with the Detroit Lions—a team still in need of secondary help. Despite a dominant 15-2 regular season in 2024 and securing the NFC’s No. 1 seed, Detroit’s postseason ended in disappointment after a 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders, where their pass defense was exposed. Quarterback Jayden Daniels torched the Lions’ secondary, highlighting Detroit’s NFL-worst pass defense.

Bachar noted that acquiring Ramsey would address a lingering weakness for a Lions team entering a Super Bowl-or-bust season. Though the team made some defensive additions in the draft, the secondary remains an area of concern.

The major hurdle in any deal is Ramsey’s contract—a hefty three-year, $72 million agreement signed just last offseason. However, if Detroit is willing to absorb the salary and offer Miami a mid-round pick—potentially a third or fourth-rounder—it could be enough for the Dolphins to move on from the All-Pro cornerback.

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