The NFL rumor mill is churning out some major news from South Beach. Just when we thought the Dolphins’ defense was set for another season, word on the street is that Jalen Ramsey, our star cornerback, might be packing his bags. Let’s be real here – seeing a seven-time Pro Bowler potentially hitting the trade block isn’t your typical offseason drama. The Dolphins and Ramsey are reportedly on the same page about exploring trade options. But this bombshell leaves us with some serious questions about what’s next for Miami’s secondary.

NFL Rumor dropped a bomb on X this Tuesday: “4 Possible Landing Spots for #Dolphins’ Jalen Ramsey: #Falcons, #Cowboys, #Chargers, and #Raiders.” The real head-scratcher here is the timing—what’s the deal? Moving Ramsey would hurt the Dolphins’ cap space in 2025.

As for their cornerback situation? They’re looking at Storm Duck, Kader Kohou, Cam Smith, Artie Burns, and Ethan Bonner—not exactly a star-studded lineup.

Here’s the deal: The Dolphins might be trying to get their finances for the long term after 2025. Ramsey’s contract is no joke—he carries over $100 million in cap hits from 2026 to 2029 (voiding in ’29). That $49 million salary? A major headache for Mike McDaniel. So it makes sense that they’re open to moving the veteran, but it doesn’t exactly boost his trade value.

The Dolphins acquired Ramsey from the Rams in 2023 for Hunter Long and a third-round pick. Now, two years older and coming off a mediocre season by his standards, Ramsey isn’t likely to fetch a major return.

Still, there’s a silver lining: after 2025, his salary can be adjusted. Any team trading for him would get some cap flexibility and a solid defensive leader at a reasonable $10 million base salary over the next couple of years. For the 49ers, Ramsey could be a game-changer if they’re going all-in. He’d immediately slot in as CB1. While he’s lost a step in man coverage, he’d thrive in Saleh and Bradley’s zone scheme—think Richard Sherman 2.0, but upgraded.

The catch? The 49ers likely won’t bite unless the Dolphins agree to absorb some of the financial burden. Plus, San Francisco has been cautious with roster upgrades this offseason.

Meanwhile, as Mike McDaniel tries to find clarity on Ramsey, the Tyreek Hill saga is heating up. So the question is: what’s the next move?

Dolphins speak out: The truth behind Tyreek Hill trade

Whi͏le͏ the ͏Dolphins are trading Ja͏len ͏Ramsey around, they’re definitely not looking to move star receiver Tyreek Hill. Things got a little tense when Hill stirred the pot late in the 2024 season, but he quickly walked it back, saying he’s happy to stay in Miami. The team seems aligned with that stance—GM Chris Grier doubled down on it during his press conference on Tuesday.

Sure, Hill had a recent domestic incident earlier this month that brought police attention and triggered an NFL inquiry. But no charges were filed, and Grier firmly shut down any trade speculation.

Real talk—nobody’s giving up two first-rounders for Tyreek Hill. So chances are, he’s sticking around in South Beach. Everyone’s been pretty clear about it, too. Grier said Hill never asked for a trade after that loss to the Jets, and Hill jumped on social media to shut down the rumors, calling them “another false narrative.” Head coach Mike McDaniel is also planning on having Hill ball out in Miami in 2025.

When asked about the idea of moving Hill while they’re actively exploring trades for Ramsey, Grier said, “That is not anything that we’re pursuing. Who knows? If someone wants to come and give me two first-round picks, we’ll consider it.” He made it clear it’d take something massive.

Just a reminder—the Dolphins gave up a haul to get Hill from the Chiefs back in 2022: a first-rounder, a second, two fourths, and a sixth. So now the million-dollar question becomes: Does Hill stay in Miami come Week 1? And if not, how far can the Dolphins really go without him?