The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired All-Pro Cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for All-Pro Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick on Monday morning. Ramsey’s revised contract includes a $1.5 million raise for the upcoming season. He is set to make $26.6 million in 2025.
This news did not come as a shock. Ramsey and the Dolphins were reportedly working on finding a trade partner during the offseason. He had 60 tackles last season and 2 interceptions How will Ramsey ft with the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Blockbuster: The #Steelers have finalized a trade to acquire All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey from the #Dolphins, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
Ramsey’s adjusted contract includes a $1.5 million raise in 2025, making his salary $26.6M this year. pic.twitter.com/WI2jcdi9af
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 30, 2025
There are always lofty expectations in Pittsburgh. The acquisition of Ramsey reinforces that point. Ramsey comes to a Steelers team that has been busy this offseason. The team signed Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Cornerback Darius Slay and acquired Wide Receiver DK Metcalf.
Pittsburgh’s defense should be a strength of the team this season. Ramsey will play alongside T.J. Watt, Patrick Queen, and Cameron Heyward among others. While the Pittsburgh Steelers have uncertainty on offense, their defense is set up to be one of the league’s best.
This offseason has been an uncharacteristically frantic one in Pittsburgh. They have made the moves of a team looking to break their nine-year streak without a postseason win. Ramsey will look to turn back the clock with the Pittsburgh Steelers this season. The NFL world will be watching if these moves will lead to success on the field.
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