The Los Angeles Rams have been consistently linked to a potential trade for Miami Dolphins star defensive back Jalen Ramsey. Despite an active offseason, the Rams didn’t make any big moves at cornerback, aside from re-signing veteran Ahkello Witherspoon.
While Witherspoon has started for the Rams over the past two seasons, he hasn’t had the benefit of a full training camp alongside his teammates—something he’ll finally get in 2025.
Still, Rams fans have been vocal about wanting Ramsey back in the fold. And it’s easy to see why. Ramsey is a known quantity in L.A.—he’s familiar with the coaching staff, the locker room, and Defensive Coordinator Chris Shula.
More importantly, he’s a versatile weapon who can line up at outside corner, slot corner, edge, or even linebacker. He’s a plug-and-play All-Pro anywhere on the field.
The catch? He carries a hefty $21 million guaranteed salary.
The Rams have been investing heavily on offense, leaving the defense to operate on a lean budget. So the big question is: Can the Rams stick to their 2025 financial strategy if they splash out for a top-tier defender like Ramsey?
Interestingly, a new opportunity just opened up. The Green Bay Packers announced they’re releasing Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander after failing to find a trade partner. That move is expected to kick off a bidding war among several teams:
Breaking news on @GMFB: The #Packers are releasing Pro Bowl CB Jaire Alexander after an offseason of uncertainty.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 9, 2025
Like the Rams’ situation with Cooper Kupp, Alexander has struggled to stay on the field in recent years. He’s only played in 34 of the Packers’ last 68 regular-season games. His last healthy season came in 2022, when he started 16 games and made his second Pro Bowl.
Alexander isn’t a turnover machine, but his lockdown coverage stands out. Over seven NFL seasons, he’s recorded 70 pass deflections. Quarterbacks have completed just 57.8% of passes when targeting him—and never more than 66.7% in any season.
Injuries have been the biggest concern, with various ailments—back, groin, shoulder, and knee—limiting him to just 14 games over the past two seasons.
The Packers were stuck paying $16.15 million this year, but now every other team has a chance to sign him under a fresh, likely more affordable contract.
So, should the Rams shift gears and pursue Alexander instead? At 5-foot-10 and 196 pounds, he’s younger (28) but smaller and more injury-prone than Ramsey, who’s 6-foot-1, 208 pounds, and turning 31.
Even if the Rams stay the course and pursue Ramsey, Alexander’s release changes the market dynamics. With a comparable player suddenly available for nothing but cap space, the Dolphins may be forced to lower their asking price for Ramsey. Why would a team give up valuable draft picks when they can get a similar player without losing assets?
If all things were equal, the Rams would likely lean toward bringing back Ramsey. Given how last season’s signing of Tre’Davious White turned out, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the team stay focused rather than make a sudden pivot. Still, Alexander is a name worth watching—and if L.A. can land him on a team-friendly deal, he could be a solid boost to their secondary.
Timing couldn’t be worse for the Dolphins. Teams were already waiting them out, hoping to get Ramsey for less. Now, Alexander’s release gives those same teams a second viable option.
In the end, this development might play right into the Rams’ hands. Stay tuned.
