Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

3 reasons Cowboys should trade for Jalen Ramsey

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Jeremy Brener | Last updated May 25, 2025 1:31 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys have been linked in rumors regarding Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who could very well be traded before the start of training camp. Recently, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler suggested the Cowboys could be a potential suitor.

Ramsey, 30, is in the second year of a three-year, $72 million contract, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the league.

It's a steep price, which is why the Dolphins have yet to find a trade partner for Ramsey despite making their intentions known over a month ago.

Let's look at three reasons why the Cowboys should get in the mix on a Ramsey trade.

Ramsey has the talent

Simply put, adding Ramsey to the roster makes the Cowboys defense a better unit. He has played well in every stop he's been at in his career, and Dallas would be no different.

Ramsey has been to the playoffs with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, and Miami Dolphins, all by his second season of his tenure with each team.

Therefore, the Cowboys could easily be playoff-bound very soon if Ramsey comes to the Lone Star State.

Shavon Revel Jr. can fully heal

There's a lot of pressure for third-round rookie cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. to get back from his ACL tear, but adding Ramsey would allow him to make a full recovery.

Revel would also get a chance to learn behind Ramsey, which could be a valuable tool for the Cowboys in the long run.

Revel tore his ACL back in September and is working towards getting back for training camp, but on top of getting his knee right, he has to get adjusted to the NFL speed, which is very different from the American Athletic Conference competition he was facing at East Carolina.

Ramsey trade would send a message

Much like the acquisition of George Pickens, the Cowboys would establish themselves as a contender with a move like this.

The Cowboys shouldn't have to play the role of little brother to the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. They should be in contention to win the NFC East every year.

Dak Prescott isn't getting younger and the team's window is shrinking, but, could put the Cowboys among the most feared teams in the NFC.

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