Rams potential trade for Jalen Ramsey creates | College News

As the Rams went through organized-team actions on Wednesday, the gamers on the sector weren’t essentially the most compelling storyline.

The distinction belongs to a sure NFL star participant who doubtlessly may very well be on the roster by coaching camp.

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who helped the Rams win Super Bowl LVI, stays in play as a potential addition to a Rams group regarded as a Super Bowl contender, coach Sean McVay acknowledged after apply.

The Dolphins have made it identified that they had been open to trading Ramsey, who signed an extension in 2024 and is due to earn $24.2 million this season, according to Overthecap.com.

“We certainly haven’t closed the door on that,” McVay mentioned when requested about Ramsey. “But there hasn’t been a whole lot of dialogue as of late…. We’ll see if that changes, but these things can happen quickly.”

The Dolphins weren’t anticipated to trade Ramsey until after June 1 — which falls on Sunday — when their cap hit would lower from $25.2 million to $6.7 million, according to Overthecap.com.

McVay reiterated that there stays “a lot of layers” that would have to be labored out in phrases of compensation the Dolphins may be in search of and how they might deal with money due to Ramsey.

Ramsey, 30, intercepted two passes final season, rising his profession whole to 24. The three-time All-Pro, however, impacts the sport past his statistics.

“Obviously, we love Jalen,” McVay mentioned. “We know him intimately. There would be some things that we would need to be able to do if that was the direction we went.”

With an offense led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams and working back Kyren Williams, and a protection anchored by lineman Kobie Turner and edge rusher Jared Verse, the Rams are anticipated to make one other deep playoff run.

But the Rams did nothing in free company or the draft to improve the secondary.

Veterans Darious Williams and Ahkello Witherspoon return as the beginning cornerbacks, with Cobie Durant, Emmanuel Forbes Jr., Derion Kendrick and Charles Wallace competing for enjoying time.

Quentin Lake, Kam Curl, Jaylen McCollough and Kam Kinchens are returning safeties.

“I feel good about where we’re at,” McVay mentioned.

Darious Williams is assured in the group as properly.

“I love that,” he mentioned of the Rams not making modifications. “I feel like everybody in the building kind of knows what they have, and I think they’re dead right on it. … They’ve got the right guys in the room that are going to hold it down.”

But Darious Williams also recounted how Ramsey introduced out the best in him when they performed reverse each different in 2021, when the Rams gained the Super Bowl.

“I knew absolutely, when he was on the other side, you know, I better lock up because it’s not going to be a lot of times that people are going to want to try him,” Williams mentioned. “That was a big thing for me, and I took it as a challenge and I took it as something I loved.

“Whatever is best for this organization is what’s going to happen.”

Etc.

Rookie tight finish Terrance Ferguson, a second-round draft decide, mentioned his expertise so far exceeded his expectations. “Everyone’s poured into me, so it’s been an amazing experience,” he mentioned. … Nacua was absent because he was returning from a household journey that was deliberate months in the past, McVay mentioned. … Stafford related with Adams on a number of performs. “It’s fun just trying to communicate as much as I can with him,” Stafford mentioned, including, “It’s fun to work with guys that understand the game and still have a lot left in the tank.” Stafford also related with Tutu Atwell for a long landing. … Running back Kyren Williams, who is getting into the ultimate yr of his rookie contract, is taking part in exercises while the Rams and his agent attempt to work out a new deal. “Kyren has been the same stud that we know,” McVay mentioned. “Great demeanor, great willingness to come out here to work to be able to get better. … We’ll see where this goes. But I think it’s been really healthy and positive progress for sure.” … Lakers coach JJ Redick attended apply.