'False!': Ex Rams CB Jalen Ramsey Denies Asking For New Deal
In a perfect world, cornerback Jalen Ramsey would still be a member of the Los Angeles Rams, preparing to help them get back into the playoffs. However, the NFL is a business. And at the end of the day, Ramsey was traded to the Miami Dolphins.
While some believed Ramsey wanting a new contract was a catalyst in trade talks, the star cornerback took to Twitter to give his side of the story in a tweet that has since been deleted.
"False. I never asked for a new deal & they never asked me to restructure anything (because) I would have!" Ramsey said. "They (2 people within the Rams) just wanted a new direction so then I moved accordingly."
Upon being traded to the Dolphins, Ramsey and his new team agreed to restructure his contract - with Ramsey's new deal worth $55 million over the next three seasons.
In his first season with the Dolphins, Ramsey's cap hit will only be $4.11 million. After that, though, it will be $28.445 million in 2024 and then lower slightly to $22.445 million in 2025.
The Rams would likely have preferred to keep Ramsey in Los Angeles as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 5-12 season. Ultimately, though, it was beneficial for both parties to move on - with the Rams freeing up cap space and getting a draft pick in return, while Ramsey was traded to a potential Super Bowl contender in Miami.
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