The Pittsburgh Steelers have been connected to Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey for months, though a deal has yet to be made regarding a trade for the All-Pro. Now, the situation has received an even bigger and unfortunate update for the Steelers.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport joined "The Pat McAfee Show," where he spoke about the Steelers still being in the mix of adding a playmaker via free agency or a trade. However, he also stated the likelihood of Ramsey being that playmaker is likely not to happen.
"Steelers are still looking for a playmaker, whether it's receiver, tight end, there are a couple of other teams looking for one more piece," Rapoport stated.
McAfree and his co-hosts then ask if Ramsey being traded to the Steelers is a likely scenario.
"I don't see that happening. I don't see Jalen Ramsey being traded to the Steelers," Rapoport added.
Rapoport also adds that the Steelers do have interest and the team's general manager, Omar Khan, is also very open in exploring free agents and trade possibilities at every level. Pittsburgh did add DK Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers, and they could do well with another receiver.
Despite needing offensive help, adding Ramsey is unlikely due to the Steelers having a solid secondary as is. The team was able to land Darius Slay this offseason and they have DeShon Elliott, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Joey Porter Jr. The secondary is nothing to scoff at.
That is not to say that adding an All-Pro like Ramsey would be out of the question, but adding more offensive help seems the more likely course of action.
Ramsey also continues to be attached to the Los Angeles Rams, which makes more sense. He played and won a Super Bowl with the team before he left for the Dolphins.
Regardless of the rumors, teams will evaluate rosters even more once training camp begins. Should the Steelers realize their secondary is not clicking and more help is needed, they could reach out to the Dolphins yet again.
Ramsey has yet to go to another team, and it could be mostly because of his sizable contract. Ramsey is due $16.7 million this season, and it balloons all the way to $36 million by 2028.
Teams might not want to trade for him simply because of the money he is owed. Still, Ramsey is likely to find a new team sooner rather than later.
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