Rams Receive Disappointing News on Potential Jalen Ramsey Reunion originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
In a stunning turn of events on Monday morning, ESPN Insider Adam Schefter dropped a bombshell: the Miami Dolphins have traded three-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
For the Los Angeles Rams, who once boasted Ramsey as a cornerstone of their secondary, this news marks a disappointing end to hopes of a reunion with the star defender.
Ramsey, who spent significant time with the Rams and signed a record-breaking extension in 2020, had been rumored as a potential trade target for his former team.
The Rams, facing secondary challenges, saw Ramsey’s familiarity with their system and proven elite playmaking as a perfect fit, highlighted by his 2024 stats of two interceptions, 60 tackles, and 11 pass deflections
However, the Steelers swooped in, securing Ramsey with a deal that includes a $1.5 million raise, boosting his 2025 compensation to $26.6 million.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford meets with Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
This move dashes the Rams’ plans, leaving them to explore other options as Pittsburgh bolsters an already formidable defense with Ramsey joining talents like Minkah Fitzpatrick and Joey Porter Jr.
The trade underscores the Steelers’ aggressive offseason strategy, while the Rams are left to lament a missed opportunity to reclaim a player who thrived under their coaching.
For Rams fans, the disappointment is palpable, especially given Ramsey’s history of excellence with the team.
As the NFL offseason heats up, this trade serves as a reminder of the league’s unpredictability, leaving Sean McVay and the Rams to regroup while Mike Tomlin and the Steelers celebrate a major coup.
The saga of Jalen Ramsey continues, but for now, the Rams’ reunion dreams are on hold.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
