Dolphins' failure to sign Jaire Alexander raises questions about their plan to replace $84 Million Jalen Ramsey
Dolphins lose Jaire Alexander bid as Jalen Ramsey trade remains uncertain (Image via: Getty Images)
The Miami Dolphins missed a key opportunity to sign cornerback Jaire Alexander, who instead chose the Baltimore Ravens. Alexander, once set to earn $17.5 million with the Packers, agreed to a one-year, incentive-laden deal with Baltimore.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins continue to pursue a trade for veteran Jalen Ramsey, but no deal has been finalized as training camp approaches.
Jaire Alexander chooses Ravens over Dolphins as
Ramsey
trade remains pending
The Miami Dolphins have been actively exploring trade options for star cornerback Jalen Ramsey throughout the offseason. While many expected a deal to happen soon after June 1, nothing has materialized yet. But according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, a trade is still likely before training camp begins.
'Jalen Ramsey will get traded,' Schefter said confidently. 'I would expect it before the start of training camp.'
— ESPNNFL (@ESPNNFL)
In anticipation of Ramsey's departure, Miami reportedly had its sights set on a proven replacement—Jaire Alexander. The two-time Pro Bowler was recently released by the Green Bay Packers after refusing to restructure his contract. Though he was due to make $17.5 million in 2025, injuries and cap concerns forced Green Bay's hand.
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Miami appeared to be a serious contender for Alexander's services. As per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Dolphins were one of the top teams he considered along with the Falcons. But ultimately, the Baltimore Ravens won the sweepstakes.
Alexander inked a one-year, $4 million deal with $2 million in play-time incentives, a far cry from his previous contract but one that gives him a chance to compete for a title. From a player's perspective, choosing Baltimore made sense—less money, but a stronger Super Bowl window.
The Dolphins, on the other hand, lost more than just a bidding war, they lost time. Alexander was their best shot at a seamless transition from Ramsey, a cornerstone of their defense. With that door now closed, they must scramble to fill a massive hole in their secondary.
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From a front-office point of view, this is a missed opportunity. With Jalen Ramsey's trade now seeming inevitable and Jaire Alexander off the market, Miami's depth at cornerback is under serious pressure heading into training camp. Unless they act quickly, the Dolphins may find themselves exposed at one of the game's most critical positions.
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