It’s the kind of silence you can hear. Not the peaceful kind—but the strained, uncomfortable pause that lingers when everyone in the room knows something’s broken but no one wants to say it. Miami’s war room had just wrapped up another draft weekend. Phones buzzed. The press waited. Questions were lobbed. And when one came that touched too close to the bone, a head coach smiled and pivoted. Not today. Not on this podium. But make no mistake—this silence was loud. Because the most expensive problem in the building didn’t get solved. It just sat there. Waiting.

Jalen Ramsey‘s still a Dolphin, and yeah, it’s surprising. Two weeks ago, both sides agreed it was time to move on. Everyone figured a trade was coming during the draft. But the call never came. Mike McDaniel’s Miami Dolphins had a chance to flip him for picks and start fresh. They didn’t take it. Now, with the draft in the rearview, that instant value is gone. And let’s be real, it hurts their hand at the table.

According to FinsXtra on X, “Miami Dolphins would have to cover the majority of Jalen Ramsey’s 2025 salary ($24.2M) if a trade to the Los Angeles Rams were to materialize this summer.” We all know that Ramsey is now speculated to go to his previous team, the Los Angeles Rams. However, there is a headache for Mike McDaniel and the team. Trading Jalen Ramsey before June 1 would crush them with a $25 million cap hit. But if they wait just a little longer, that number will drop by nearly $18.5 million. So, it’s a no-brainer to hold off. GM Chris Grier knows it, too.

Grier claimed that talks are happening, but they’ll only pull the trigger when the time feels right. No rushing it. In his words, he added, “No, I think whenever those opportunities arise. We’ve had conversations through the weekend with some teams about it as well, so depending on what happens and if and when it’ll happen. Whatever it is, we’ll make the deal at the appropriate time.” But here’s the thing – something’s clearly off.

Less than a year ago, they made Jalen Ramsey the highest-paid at his position. Now? They’re already trying to move him. That doesn’t happen unless something goes sideways. So, coach Mike McDaniel was asked about it in an interview last week. And guess what? He dodged the question.

When asked about his relationship with Ramsey, he changed the subject. He said, “I think speaking on the relationship with Jalen on this forum kind of undercuts what I think is important today which is we’ve added a class and are continuing to add new players to the 2025 Dolphins, and I think beyond that it wouldn’t do justice to these draft picks and what we’re trying to do today.”

Anyway, trading Ramsey won’t be simple. Miami will have to cover a chunk of his salary. And even then, they might not get much in return. What could make this whole thing worse? If Ramsey shows up for workouts and gets hurt. If it’s serious, they’re stuck with him. And they’ll owe him over $20 million for 2026. Right now, this isn’t just a cap decision, it’s a mess.

Jalen Ramsey’s trade won’t be easy for the Rams

The Rams could be cooking up something big again. After all, they’ve already made some noise this offseason. But now? Eyes are back on Jalen Ramsey. Yeah, that Ramsey, who won the Super Bowl with Sean McVay’s team in 2021. The athlete is a shutdown corner and still one of the league’s best. But now, he’s on the trade block in Miami, and the Rams? They’ve been talking. There’s legit interest in bringing him home. But here’s the snag – it’s the money.

Ramsey’s got $25.1 million coming his way this year, and almost all of it is guaranteed. That’s a heavy lift for any team, especially with LA sitting on just under $20 million in cap space. So, it’s tight. However, GM Les Snead‘s already had conversations with the Dolphins, and while he didn’t drop names, we can read between the lines. Even Sean McVay didn’t shut the door on it, as he just knows it’s layered.

Jalen Ramsey’s still elite, no doubt. But last season, he also gave up the highest completion rate (70.8%) of his career. So now Rams are weighing it all – nostalgia, need, and numbers. They want him. And Ramsey wants to be out of Mike McDaniel’s team. But making it work? That’s the part that’s up in the air!