Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ja len Ramsey has been traded to the Dolphins for a 2023 third-round pick and tight end Hunter Long, per ESPN.
Ramsey is also getting a new contract as part of the trade, according to NFL Network. He will be on the Dolphins’ books for a fully guaranteed $36.9 million over the next two seasons. He did have three years left on his deal, though an opt-out was there for 2024.
Davante Adams, #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders, makes a reception against Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 8, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The Rams have been making moves this offseason to create salary cap space before the new league year begins on March 15, and Ramsey is the latest move as they seem to enter a rebuild of sorts despite winning the Super Bowl two seasons ago.
Los Angeles was about $9 million over the threshold, according to OverTheCap.com, and Ramsey was set to be a $25.2 million cap hit.
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Ramsey reportedly had the Dolphins as his preferred destination, and he appeared pretty happy with the trade, tweeting “MOOD” with a video of a hyped crowd at a Lil Yachty concert.
