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ESPN's Bogus 'Cowboys Trade for Jalen Ramsey Story' Shot Down By Jones
ESPN's Bogus 'Cowboys Trade for Jalen Ramsey Story' Shot Down By Jones originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
FRISCO - In case we haven't been clear enough in this space about the Dallas Cowboys' non-connection with the Jalen Ramsey trade rumor ...
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We'll allow Cowboys COO Stephen Jones to put a punctuation mark on the bogus ESPN story.
Rumors have led to speculation that the Cowboys could hit the free agent market or the trade market to shake up their defensive backs room even more. And that may happen, in some capacity, down the line.
But recently, a 'sexy' name was broached. And (as is too often the case) it's ESPN's Jeremy Fowler who reported that the Dolphins are engaged with multiple teams on a Ramsey trade …
And that the Cowboys, the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Commanders as potential suitors.
immediately checked with multiple sources inside The Star. We were told the story was fake.
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And now COO Jones is essentially doing the same, on the record.
'We don't have anything that's on the front burner,'' Jones said after the Tuesday OTA workout here at The Star when asked about more notable moves.
So, he was asked pointedly, nothing to the Jalen Ramsey rumors?
'No,'' Stephen said. "He plays for the Dolphins.'
Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has confirmed that Ramsey's time with the organization is all but over as the two have mutually agreed to look for a trade partner saying, "it was probably in the best interest for all parties to move forward (separately)."
So a move there is coming; somebody will want this Pro Bowl-caliber player … but there are other risks to consider.
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A player north of 30 years old in a premier position like cornerback is always a risk, especially given Ramsey's two knee procedures in recent memory.
The finances for this return would be the biggest risk of all, as a trade partner would have to cover his $24.3 million salary in 2025.
Miami signed Ramsey to a $72 million contract extension just before last season.
A trade decision from Dallas would come down how much draft capital the club would be willing to send to Miami if they are fine with paying Ramsey's hefty contract - which given the Cowboys track record is a monumental 'if.'
At this stage of the offseason, Miami has found difficulty in teams checking both of those boxes as a trade suitor. The Dolphins front office may have to consider swallowing some of that contract payment in order to get something done for Ramsey.
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If it worked out, Ramsey's veteran leadership, track record, and continued solid play (when healthy) could be a scary skill set when put on the Dallas roster to play opposite DaRon Bland.
So we can make the argument that Dallas should explore this.
But as the club hopes that newcomers like Kaiir Elam (the former Bills first-rounder acquired in trade) and Shavon Revel (a prized rookie rehabbing his knee), such a move would represent a shift in Cowboys philosophy.
In the end, though, we don't have to guess. And we don't have to make it up.
Stephen Jones just told you "no.''
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
