The Miami Dolphins are coming off a below-average season, finishing 8-9. As they head into the offseason, the team is struggling to find a clear direction. One notable move was selecting former Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers in the sixth round of the draft. While Ewers slipped further than expected, he is expected to serve as a solid backup behind Tua Tagovailoa.
“It was very unexpected, and I think that the toughest part about it is just the amount of unexpected occurrences there were. But I'm glad that I ended up where I ended up. To go as late as I did, I'm glad it's a good spot,” Ewers told ESPN following his draft slide.
One of the biggest challenges facing the Dolphins right now is finding a trade partner for cornerback Jalen Ramsey. The issue isn’t a lack of interest—teams are calling—but rather Miami’s reluctance to absorb any portion of Ramsey’s contract.
“The Dolphins appear unwilling to take on any of Jalen Ramsey’s guaranteed money to facilitate a trade. Teams are very interested in trading for Ramsey, but don’t want to take on his full contract. This is the current hold up,” Jeremy Fowler reported.
Ramsey is currently making $24.1 million annually, a figure that has deterred several interested teams. However, one potential suitor to watch is the Los Angeles Rams.
“He is a total stud, and you look at, obviously he has continued to play at a really high level. He and I have kept in great touch even since we ended up trading him to Miami. Special competitor, great person, great father,” Rams head coach Sean McVay said.
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For now, the Dolphins remain firm in their stance. But as time passes, that could change. Interest in Ramsey is widespread across the league, but ultimately, his future remains in Miami’s hands. As the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, there's a real chance he could stay put.