In a put up on his X account, cornerback Jalen Ramsey introduced the Miami Dolphins agreed to commerce him to Pittsburgh. According to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, the Dolphins will ship Ramsey, tight finish Jonnu Smith and a 2027 seventh-round decide to the Steelers for security Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round decide.
With that in thoughts, let’s grade every crew within the blockbuster deal:
Steelers grade: A
Touchdown Ramsey and Smith continues the Steelers’ aggressive offseason. They’ve already signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers and cornerback Darius Slay Jr. to one-year offers in free company and bought huge receiver DK Metcalf in a commerce with the Seattle Seahawks.
It is unclear if Ramsey, 30, will hold taking part in at nook or transfer to security. Together with Slay, the Steelers have cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who had one interception and 7 passes defensed in 16 regular-season video games in his second season in 2024.
Regardless, Ramsey ought to make Pittsburgh’s stingy protection — which allowed the league’s eighth-fewest factors (20.4) final season — even higher. In 9 seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams and Dolphins, he has made seven Professional Bowls, earned three first-team All-Professional nods and received a Tremendous Bowl.
In 17 video games with the Dolphins final season, he had two interceptions and 11 passes defensed.
Smith, 29, ought to emerge as a dependable goal for Rodgers. He made his first Professional Bowl final season after notching profession highs in receptions (88), receiving yards (884) and landing catches (eight) in 17 video games with the Dolphins.
Smith performed for Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for 4 seasons with the Tennessee Titans and one with the Atlanta Falcons, so he ought to have a grip on the coach’s system.
Dolphins grade: C+
Discovering a crew that might make room for Ramsey’s contract (three years, $72.3M) proved troublesome for the Dolphins all through the offseason. Per Rapoport and Pelissero, the Steelers adjusted the defensive again’s contract to incorporate a $1.5M increase, making his 2025 wage $26.6M.
Nonetheless, it is simple to argue the Dolphins ought to’ve acquired extra for a participant of Ramsey’s caliber. A fifth-round decide within the 2027 draft might not provide Miami one other influence participant.
Fitzpatrick, 28, is returning to the place the place his profession began. The Dolphins took him with decide No. 11 within the 2018 draft. However will the reunion work out?
Fitzpatrick earned three first-team All-Professional nods in his six seasons with the Steelers, however his numbers have declined over the previous two seasons. Throughout this span, he has had only one interception, in comparison with 17 in his first 4 seasons with Pittsburgh.
Pelissero tweeted the Dolphins are exploring trades for TEs after sending Smith to Pittsburgh. Their potential targets may very well be downgrades.
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts has been thought of a possible possibility for TE-needy groups this offseason. In 17 video games final season, he had 47 receptions for 602 yards and 4 TD catches.
