In a submit on his X account, cornerback Jalen Ramsey introduced the Miami Dolphins agreed to commerce him to Pittsburgh. Based on NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, the Dolphins will ship Ramsey, tight finish Jonnu Smith and a 2027 seventh-round choose to the Steelers for security Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round choose.
With that in thoughts, let’s grade every group within the blockbuster deal:
Steelers grade: A
Touchdown Ramsey and Smith continues the Steelers’ aggressive offseason. They’ve already signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers and cornerback Darius Slay Jr. to one-year offers in free company and purchased vast receiver DK Metcalf in a commerce with the Seattle Seahawks.
It is unclear if Ramsey, 30, will maintain taking part in at nook or transfer to security. Together with Slay, the Steelers have cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who had one interception and 7 passes defensed in 16 regular-season video games in his second season in 2024.
Regardless, Ramsey ought to make Pittsburgh’s stingy protection — which allowed the league’s eighth-fewest factors (20.4) final season — even higher. In 9 seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams and Dolphins, he has made seven Professional Bowls, earned three first-team All-Professional nods and gained a Tremendous Bowl.
In 17 video games with the Dolphins final season, he had two interceptions and 11 passes defensed.
Smith, 29, ought to emerge as a dependable goal for Rodgers. He made his first Professional Bowl final season after notching profession highs in receptions (88), receiving yards (884) and landing catches (eight) in 17 video games with the Dolphins.
Smith performed for Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for 4 seasons with the Tennessee Titans and one with the Atlanta Falcons, so he ought to have a grip on the coach’s system.
Dolphins grade: C+
Discovering a group that may make room for Ramsey’s contract (three years, $72.3M) proved tough for the Dolphins all through the offseason. Per Rapoport and Pelissero, the Steelers adjusted the defensive again’s contract to incorporate a $1.5M elevate, making his 2025 wage $26.6M.
Nonetheless, it is easy to argue the Dolphins ought to’ve acquired extra for a participant of Ramsey’s caliber. A fifth-round choose within the 2027 draft could not supply Miami one other impression participant.
Fitzpatrick, 28, is returning to the place the place his profession began. The Dolphins took him with choose No. 11 within the 2018 draft. However will the reunion work out?
Fitzpatrick earned three first-team All-Professional nods in his six seasons with the Steelers, however his numbers have declined over the previous two seasons. Throughout this span, he has had only one interception, in comparison with 17 in his first 4 seasons with Pittsburgh.
Pelissero tweeted the Dolphins are exploring trades for TEs after sending Smith to Pittsburgh. Their potential targets may very well be downgrades.
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts has been thought of a possible possibility for TE-needy groups this offseason. In 17 video games final season, he had 47 receptions for 602 yards and 4 TD catches.
