Falcons trade proposal adds Dolphins’ $21 million CB despite limited draft capital

The Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier made a decision Tuesday that could soon result in cornerback Jalen Ramsey being traded from the team.

The Atlanta Falcons would likely love to be considered a trade partner.

That interest stems largely from the relationship between Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and Ramsey, dating back to their time together with the Los Angeles Rams. Ramsey even publicly praised Atlanta’s hiring of Morris back in January 2024.

“Falcons got one of, if not the best coach in the NFL,” Ramsey said. “For real.”

Even if Atlanta isn’t in the most favorable position to make a splashy offer, Preme Sports proposed a trade scenario that could make a potential deal more intriguing.

• Falcons Receive: Jalen Ramsey, 2025 7th-round pick
• Dolphins Receive: 2025 4th-round pick, 2026 5th-round pick

With Miami exploring trade options for All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey, the Falcons should be making calls. Ramsey fills a major void across from A.J. Terrell Jr., and with the 2025 draft class thin at corner, landing a proven veteran makes strategic sense. Ramsey gives Atlanta a true CB1, veteran leadership, and allows them to shift focus with the No. 15 pick, whether that means trading down or grabbing an edge rusher like Mykel Williams.

This deal mirrors what the Dolphins gave up for Ramsey in 2023. A post-June 1 trade saves them $5.92M in 2025 while spreading the dead cap across two years. Ramsey’s $21.1M cap hit for 2025 is steep but manageable for a Falcons team that’s been aggressive this offseason. His current deal runs through 2028, giving Atlanta control and consistency at a premium position.

For the Falcons, this is a calculated win-now move. Their defense ranked near the bottom in sacks and coverage last season, and Ramsey immediately raises the floor and ceiling. If Atlanta wants to get serious about competing, this is the type of swing they need to take.

Ramsey’s $21.1 million cap hit is the biggest obstacle for the Falcons. As it stands, Atlanta has just under $10 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap. However, roughly $8 million of that will be allocated to their first-round pick. That means the Falcons would need to restructure contracts and/or make roster cuts to absorb Ramsey’s salary.

Draft capital is another issue.

The Falcons currently have just five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, including only three selections in the first four rounds. The other two come in the seventh round. If they were to part with their fourth-round pick in a potential deal and only gain an additional seventh-rounder in return, their already thin draft stock would take another hit.

While the idea of reuniting Ramsey with Morris is tempting from a football perspective, the financial and logistical hurdles make it a complicated pursuit unless Atlanta is willing to get creative.