It didn’t finish effectively for Jalen Ramsey and the Dolphins.
The Solar-Sentinel reported that Miami was fed up with the veteran cornerback they traded to the Steelers final week after he grew to become disruptive with the staff and was hurting the tradition the franchise was making an attempt to construct.
Ramsey was frequently late to practices and would consistently undermine former defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and head coach Mike McDaniel.
Ramsey’s angle reportedly unfold to different staff members, inflicting numerous issues final season.
The problems performed an enormous position within the staff delivery the 30-year-old to Pittsburgh, together with star tight finish Jonnu Smith, in alternate for Minkah Fitzpatrick.
The commerce not solely rid the Dolphins of Ramsey however introduced again Fitzpatrick, whom the franchise drafted No. 11 general in 2018, to assist solidify the secondary.
The Steelers now have a veteran to pair with the youthful cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and added one other pass-catching tight finish in Smith for Aaron Rodgers.
Fitzpatrick returns to the Dolphins after being traded in 2023 because of the group and the protection having completely different opinions on how he must be utilized on protection.
Apart from Ramsey’s rumored angle points, the commerce additionally relieves the Dolphins of the large contract that they had given the seven-time Professional Bowler in 2024.
Ramsey is scheduled to make $26.6 million this 12 months, which has largely been taken off the Dolphins’ books.
The transfer comes with the strain heating up on McDaniel, who missed the playoffs for the primary time in three seasons as Dolphins coach in 2024.
The Dolphins, who went 8-9 final season and haven’t gained a playoff sport since 2000, enter the season with loads of questions.
Beginning quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has had a number of concussion points, whereas star large receiver Tyreek Hill has waffled on a commerce demand as he seemingly grows annoyed with the franchise amid off-the-field points.
Hill’s spouse accused him of home violence and filed for divorce earlier this offseason.