Jalen Ramsey caused a stir yet again Sunday, even though he wasn’t playing. Ramsey missed the Jaguars’ loss to the Panthers with his back issue, but he surprisingly popped up in Houston with Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson posted a photo to Instagram of the two of them with their mutual agent David Mulugheta, which sparked an uproar online. Ramsey, of course, is still demanding a trade out of Jacksonville.
Despite some wishful thinking of Texans fans, Ramsey and Mulugheta weren’t in town to facilitate a trade to his AFC South rival. Instead, the Jaguars cornerback was in Houston to get his back checked out by a specialist, a source told Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle (Twitter link). Ramsey just recently revealed that he’s been dealing with back issues for the last couple of seasons, and it’s unclear how long this latest flare-up will sideline him. Stay tuned for the next edition of Ramsey-watch.
Here’s more from around the league as Week 6 winds down:
- Former Vikings receiver Jeff Badet could be back in the league soon. Badet has workouts scheduled for this week with the Packers and Browns, according to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press (Twitter link). Tomasson notes that he suffered a finger injury during the preseason with Minnesota, and said in a separate tweet that his finger is now fully healed. Badet spent last year on the Vikings’ practice squad, and he was coveted this offseason. To keep him from signing with the Jets, the Vikings gave Badet a $75K bonus on his reserve/futures contract. He’s a 2018 UDFA from Oklahoma.
- Speaking of the Browns, they’ll again be shorthanded in their Week 5 Monday Night Football game against the 49ers. Starting cornerbacks Greedy Williams and Denzel Ward are both unlikely to play, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com hears (Twitter link). The Browns’ secondary is still really banged up even as their safeties have gotten healthier, as both young cornerbacks are dealing with hamstring injuries. It’s unfortunate for Cleveland, as they’ll be facing a well-rested San Francisco team coming off their bye in this pivotal game.
- In case you missed it, general managers across the league are expecting a very active trade deadline.
With the way Bill O’Brien trades the Jags could probably get DeSean Watson and newly acquired Laremy Tunsil and a couple of first rounders for Ramsey.
can we please quit with this just the tip BS with the Ramsey situation. Just tell him you aren’t trading him. every fan base on earth is in an uproar about why they have to have Ramsey. I’m just tired of it.
A short summary of the Ramsey saga. Came to camp in an armored car, Jags management said we’re not paying. They started to lose (again), he asked for a trade which management said sure we’ll listen to offers (and have offers). Then Shad said no trade, and we’re on 2 weeks of being sidelined.
People can trash Ramsey, but the upper management in Jacksonville poorly played this out. Throw in their LB quit in offseason for reasons that haven’t been discussed and their stud DE Yannick, was told to shut up & play.
I know you can’t keep every player, but that’s why trades happen. And then you see that ‘superb D’ get lit up by KC and run all over by Carolina. Its not as great as they claim.
What about Jay Gruden?
He sucks ass as a head coach
Browns need to work out more than a WR.
Sheesh, I was actually out in public with my Browns gear on for that disgraceful showing against the 49ers.