Much of the news on the potential trade situation for Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey has already been reported. Essentially, Ramsey is looking to depart from South Beach, a potential return to the Rams has gained traction, but the Dolphins’ unwillingness to retain some of Ramsey’s salary has stalled things at the moment. 
Yesterday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler claimed to have spoken to someone in the Cowboys organization who suggested that they might not be done adding players through trades this offseason. In a video provided by Brandon Loree of SB Nation, Fowler used that experience to suggest that Dallas could be a team to watch in the bidding for Ramsey, supporting that assertion by pointing out the three trades the Cowboys have already made for players on rookie contracts this offseason and saying the team could make a fourth trade on the veteran cornerback.
The connection feels like quite a bit of a stretch. The Cowboys have, in fact, made four trades this offseason already, acquiring quarterback Joe Milton and wide receiver George Pickens on offense and linebacker Kenneth Murray and cornerback Kaiir Elam on defense. While Fowler is right that the Cowboys have certainly been active on the trade market, one could argue that that might make them less likely to make another trade, considering they surrendered three draft picks in this past draft and already gave up a third- and seventh-round pick in 2026 and a fifth-round pick in 2027, as well. Dallas may not be willing to part with much more draft capital, especially whatever Ramsey will demand.
Cowboys Insider for WFAA Ed Werder voiced his own skepticism of Fowler’s assertion, stating his belief that the idea of trading for Ramsey has not “even been a topic of discussion within the Cowboys (organization) at this time.”
Cornerback had been identified as a position of need for the Cowboys this offseason. With DaRon Bland‘s injury and a down year for Trevon Diggs, nickelback Jourdan Lewis was the only bright spot of the group in 2024, and Lewis departed for Jacksonville in free agency. Still, Bland is sure to bounce back in a full year in 2025; he was still plenty good even after coming off of injury last season. And, while Diggs’ disappointing season coming off his own injuries is concerning, we’ve seen him play at a Pro Bowl level in years prior.
Even if injuries continue to doom the room, Dallas’s offseason moves of trading for Elam and drafting East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel in the third round should bolster the team’s confidence in the position a bit. That’s not to say that Dallas should be totally disregarded as a potential trade suitor for Ramsey, but at the moment, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of evidence to support that theory.
I’m not sure it’s a good idea for PFR writers to express “skepticism” about some rumors while ignoring others that might be equally sketchy. Probably better to just present what is being said by people like Fowler and let those who read the articles decide for themselves if there might be any validity or it’s just a lot of hot air. Of course if the source of rumors is Weekly World News rather than ESPN then I know they have to be reliable.
Yeah, they could totally make this work, they just need to invent salary cap space they don’t have. Isn’t his salary like $30 million?
link to spotrac.com
Salary low, but all kinda bonuses. 25 not bad but three years beyond that on his current contract with a big cap hit.
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I don’t think this is even possible for Cowboys
Just another click bait Cowboys rumor that neverwas or never will be…..
Hope Miami can get a decent pick for the new GM and Head Coach to use in 2026.
I wonder if the fish received SB tickets from the Eagles as a thank you for dumping Vic Fangio.
Any serious fan knows this is .5 percent chance of taking place. I saw click bait and very fitting. Ramsey has made known he’d never play for DAL dated back to the draft! Stephen isn’t going to give up anymore premium draft picks for 2025 to get him or anyone for that matter.