Ravens named a candidate in CB Jalen Ramsey trade

An All-Pro cornerback is available

Anytime a notable defensive player is available, it is a safe bet that the Baltimore Ravens will be linked as a potential candidate. The Miami Dolphins and cornerback Jalen Ramsey have mutually agreed to seek a trade, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

The seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback was originally drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, just one pick before the Ravens selected left tackle Ronnie Stanley. Ramsey was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 2019 during his fourth season in the NFL, then to the Dolphins in 2023 after four seasons with the Rams. At 30 years old now, Ramsey is looking at a potential third trade.

PFF’s Gordon McGuinness listed Baltimore as one of five potential landing spots for the star defensive back.

“The Ravens don’t benefit from a rookie quarterback contract like some other contenders, meaning any trade for Ramsey would require careful cap navigation,” McGuinness wrote. “Still, the potential upgrade makes it a scenario worth exploring.”

Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins give the Ravens one of the best cornerback duos in the NFL, but the depth behind them can be improved after losing Brandon Stephens, Arthur Maulet, and Tre’Davious White.

“Brandon Stephens struggled in 2024, earning just a 48.1 PFF coverage grade on 198 snaps in Cover-3 — Baltimore’s most-used coverage. Replacing him with Ramsey and pairing the former All-Pro with Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins could give the Ravens the best cornerback trio in the NFL heading into 2025.”

Like Humphrey, Ramsey has experience playing at a top level on the outside and in the slot. The biggest hurdle preventing the Ravens from acquiring Ramsey is his $21.1 million cap hit for this season.