Packers Reportedly Not Pursuing Jalen Ramsey Trade Deal

Packers Reportedly Not Pursuing Jalen Ramsey Trade Deal

Packers Reportedly Not Pursuing Jalen Ramsey Trade Deal

With the June 1st salary cap milestone rapidly approaching, NFL teams are evaluating veteran trades, and Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey has surfaced as a major trade target. According to recent reports, three NFC teams—the Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Commanders—have expressed interest in acquiring the seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback.

Notably absent from those trade discussions? The Green Bay Packers.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Friday that Miami is “actively engaged in trade talks” involving Ramsey. His colleague Adam Schefter previously suggested that there’s more interest in Ramsey than most realize. The timing of this trade chatter is significant. In the NFL, transactions processed after June 1 allow teams to shift a portion of dead cap charges into the following season. For Miami, trading Ramsey before June 1 would leave a massive $25 million cap hit in 2025. If the deal happens after that date, the Dolphins would absorb just $6.7 million in 2025, with the remainder moving to 2026—a far more manageable scenario.

While the potential suitors prepare their offers, Green Bay is choosing to stay on the sidelines, signaling confidence—or commitment—in their current cornerback situation. Their top cornerback, Jaire Alexander, remains a focal point in this discussion. Despite being placed on the trade block earlier this offseason, the Packers have not made a move. The standout defensive back is set to earn $17.5 million in cash this year, a steep price for a player who has missed 20 games over the last two seasons due to injuries.

Green Bay’s decision to pass on Ramsey is telling. It suggests the organization is either committed to keeping Alexander or hopeful that a contract restructuring agreement can be reached before the start of the season. With the cornerback market thinning and Ramsey likely off the table soon, Alexander’s leverage could increase—but so could the Packers’ urgency to make a deal work.

If Green Bay can’t reach a restructured deal or trade Alexander, the defensive backfield could look thin heading into 2025. Without Alexander or a proven replacement like Ramsey, the Packers would have to rely on Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine, and Nate Hobbs as their primary corners—none of whom have established themselves as shutdown defenders at the level of Alexander or Ramsey.

Adding to the concern is that all three teams interested in Ramsey—Rams, Cowboys, and Commanders—reside in the NFC. Strengthening opponents within the same conference may increase the level of difficulty for Green Bay to reach the Super Bowl. It also underscores what the Packers could be giving up—not only a talent like Ramsey but also a strategic advantage over NFC rivals.

Ultimately, Green Bay’s front office seems to be betting on its internal options and financial flexibility. Whether that gamble pays off may depend on Alexander’s durability and willingness to renegotiate. If not, the Packers may face a challenging season with a depleted secondary and rising pressure from fans and analysts alike.

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