NFL training camp is around the corner—and so are the swirling trade rumors. At the center of the storm? None other than Jalen Ramsey, who could be on the verge of a dramatic return to Los Angeles.
As the Miami Dolphins weigh their roster decisions, all eyes are on whether the seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback could reunite with Sean McVay and the Rams in what would be a headline-grabbing “West Coast reunion.”
Adam Schefter Drops the Bombshell
On The Pat McAfee Show, ESPN insider Adam Schefter stirred the pot with a statement that got Rams fans buzzing:
“I think he would like to go to the West Coast, to Los Angeles. Rams, Chargers, somewhere like that.”
That, paired with Jeremy Fowler’s report noting the Rams are “on Ramsey’s radar,” has turned speculation into full-blown excitement—and skepticism.
Do the Rams Even Have the Room for Ramsey?
Financially? Barely.
Ramsey’s 2025 salary: $21.1 million, with $20 million guaranteed.
Rams’ projected 2025 cap space: $22.5 million.
McVay didn’t close the door, but he was cautious:
“We’re always open-minded… but there would be some obstacles that are real.”
Translation: They want him back—but the Dolphins must meet them halfway, especially when it comes to absorbing part of Ramsey’s monster salary.
Chargers Lurk, But Are They a Real Threat?
The Chargers have more cap space (around $28 million), but they don’t necessarily need Ramsey. With rising stars Tarheeb Still and Cam Hart, plus Donte Jackson already on the roster, Los Angeles’ other team may pass on adding a high-priced veteran at a position of relative strength.
Why a Rams Reunion Actually Makes Sense
Let’s be honest—the Rams secondary is thin.
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Darious Williams and Ahkello Witherspoon are solid vets.
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But neither brings the lockdown presence or swagger of Ramsey.
Ramsey knows McVay’s system. He’s been a leader on and off the field. And after an injury-shortened 2024 season, he’s likely hungrier than ever.
What’s Next? The Clock Is Ticking
Training camp kicks off in July. If a deal is going to happen, it needs to happen soon.
If the Dolphins agree to eat some of Ramsey’s salary—or if Ramsey is willing to restructure—this could be one of the biggest trades of the 2025 NFL offseason.
Bottom Line: Rams Fans Shouldn’t Rule It Out
A Jalen Ramsey reunion won’t be easy, but it’s not out of reach. The interest is mutual. The need is real. And if the money can be worked out, this could be the trade that reshapes the Rams’ defense heading into 2025.
