Just when it seemed the NFL offseason was settling down and attention was turning toward training camp, ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped a bombshell on Monday.
In a surprising player-for-player swap, the Miami Dolphins traded former All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who now returns to Miami—his original NFL home.
The full deal: Ramsey, tight end Jonnu Smith, and a 2027 seventh-round pick head to Pittsburgh, while Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick go to Miami.
Shortly after the trade news broke, Ramsey took to social media to react with a four-word post and hype video that quickly went viral:
“Break my own news! #HereWeGo”
Fans reacted to Ramsey's comment on the trade:
"First ever trade broken by the athlete. Control the narrative always," a fan said.
"We’re winning the superbowl man," another fan posted.
Someone else added, "If we don't have #1 defense this season then something is wrong. Sheesh!"
One more fan commented, "Not even a steelers fan but this goes insanely hard."
Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) looks on as he walks toward the locker room against the Tennessee Titans during halftime at Hard Rock Stadium.
Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) looks on as he walks toward the locker room against the Tennessee Titans during halftime at Hard Rock Stadium.
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Tension had reportedly been growing between Jalen Ramsey and the Dolphins organization, and it became increasingly clear that a trade was inevitable. Both sides eventually mutually agreed to part ways, setting the stage for Monday’s blockbuster deal involving the seven-time Pro Bowler.
Now, the Steelers land a proven veteran and one of the NFL’s premier cornerbacks of the past decade—a major addition to lead Pittsburgh’s secondary. Over his nine-year career, Ramsey has recorded 534 tackles, 108 pass deflections, 27 tackles for loss, 24 interceptions, and six forced fumbles.