Rams must target Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey trade after biggest draft failure

Which way are NFL rumors leaning?

The first stop for any NFL rumors starts at the point of origin. Far too often, trade scenarios are generated from the 'what if...?' category in the offseason, and that thought process suddenly ignites into rumors. But in this case, the NFL rumors about the Miami Dolphins placing Jalen Ramsey on the trading block are in play:

While the next stop of NFL rumors about a veteran player is to instantly and automatically link him to any former coaches or teams, the connection between the Los Angeles Rams and former All-Pro defensive back Jalen Ramsey is real. The Dolphins acquired Ramsey from the Los Angeles Rams after the 2022 NFL season for a Round 3 pick (which became OLB Byron Young) and TE Hunter Long.

Now that Jalen Ramsey is back on the move, the Rams situation lends itself to becoming a logical landing site for him once again. The Rams are a solid team that is very much in the hunt for postseason success. The team knows Ramsey, and Ramsey knows the team. Best of all, the Rams roster has a logical need for an accomplished veteran cornerback:

For the next step in the process, there is a need for the Rams and Dolphins to discuss the matter. While it's almost a certainty that NFL team GMs touch base on every trade rumor, Rams GM Les Snead confirmed that he had contacted the Dolphins over the topic of Jalen Ramsey, and due to the proximity of the 2025 NFL Draft, they agreed to table discussions.

Curiously, the Rams did not select a cornerback during the 2025 NFL Draft. Nor did the Rams sign a cornerback after the draft. The Miami Dolphins did, however, select a cornerback. The drafted Florida CB Jason Marshall Jr. with the 150th overall pick of the draft. The Dolphins also signed two cornerbacks after the draft: BJ Adams out of Central Florida and Ethan Robinson out of Minnesota.

The Dolphins added three cornerbacks. The Rams added zero cornerbacks.

Even HC Sean McVay tiptoed around the question, suggesting that the Rams would never rule out such a reunion. In coachspeak, Sean McVay might as well have said that the Rams are looking into trading for Ramsey around the clock. But actions speak louder than words. The Rams had every opportunity to stand pat and select one of the top rookie cornerbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft.

They didn't.

And so, the Rams roster still needs a cornerback. Is Jalen Ramsey the missing piece? By all likelihood, he is the last opportunity for the front office to address the need now. The Rams have earned a reputation as a team that makes blockbuster trades. This scenario fits that pattern.