Entering the 2025 offseason, the point of emphasis for the Cincinnati Bengals was adding more help on defense, which was the biggest culprit in the team’s failure to make the playoffs in 2024.
One position that badly needs help is cornerback, where the team has Dax Hill and DJ Turner coming off significant injuries, and Cam Taylor-Britt coming off a bad season.
As a result, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox proposes a trade for the Bengals that lands Miami Dolphins star cornerback, Jalen Ramsey.
“The Bengals should also kick the tires on a Ramsey deal. Cincinnati is looking to get back in the playoff mix with an improved defense but has done virtually nothing to improve its cornerback room,” Knox said.
The Dolphins have made it public that they plan on trading Ramsey, but the hold up is likely due to his $72 million contract, which runs through 2028, when Ramsey will be 34, and has $24 million guaranteed left on it. However, with Super Bowl aspirations, that should not stop the Bengals from taking his deal on.
Ramsey is still playing at a high level as he prepares to turn 31 in October and would be a massive upgrade for Cincinnati.
The six-time Pro Bowler gave up a completion rate of 62% and a passer rating of 83.2 when targeted in 2024, and he posted an elite run defense grade of 85.7, per Pro Football Focus.
Ramsey would offer a much-needed veteran presence in the cornerbacks room and someone who has Super Bowl experience, two qualities that will be invaluable for Cincy, a team looking to compete for big things in 2025.
The Bengals could look to have the Dolphins pick up some of Ramsey’s money, but that would also necessitate giving up a higher draft pick. Either way, nothing should stop Cincinnati from acquiring Ramsey.
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