BREAKING: Steelers Land Star Cornerback Jalen Ramsey in Blockbuster Deal with Dolphins

 

PITTSBURGH, PA — In a major offseason move, ESPN sources confirm that the Pittsburgh Steelers have officially acquired three-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Miami Dolphins. The blockbuster trade sends the elite defensive back to Pittsburgh, as the Steelers make a bold statement of intent ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

 

In addition to landing Ramsey, the Steelers have agreed to adjust his contract, awarding him a $1.5 million raise for the upcoming season. This adjustment brings Ramsey’s 2025 compensation to a total of $26.6 million, reaffirming his status as one of the league’s top-paid cornerbacks.

 

The Steelers, long known for their defensive legacy, had been actively seeking to bolster their secondary following key offseason departures. Ramsey, who boasts a Super Bowl championship and multiple Pro Bowl selections, now steps in as the centerpiece of Pittsburgh’s retooled defense.

 

“We got our man,” a Steelers front office source told ESPN. “Jalen Ramsey is a game-changer, a leader, and exactly the kind of competitor we want in black and gold.”

 

The 29-year-old Ramsey was limited last season due to injury but returned to form in the second half of the year, showcasing the lockdown ability that has defined his career. For the Dolphins, the trade clears significant cap space while paving the way for their younger cornerbacks to step into expanded roles.

 

This is the second time in his career Ramsey has been traded, previously going from the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Los Angeles Rams, where he won a Super Bowl in 2022.

 

Now, Ramsey is poised to be the leader of a new-look Steelers defense alongside stars like T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward. The Steelers are betting big on experience and talent — and Ramsey is ready to rise to the occasion once again.