Tag: Jalen Ramsey

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray needs to be mistake-free vs. Dolphins

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will have his hands full attacking the Miami Dolphins’ pass defense in Week 8.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will need to beware of the Miami Dolphins’ pass defense at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday.

Defensive backs Jalen Ramsey and Jordan Poyer have done due diligence, keeping the Dolphins’ defense intact despite the injury to quarterback Tua Tagivoloa and defensive back Xavien Howard. Amongst NFL teams, the Dolphins actually rank No. 1 in opponent pass yards allowed per game.

However, the Dolphins haven’t been nearly as strong versus the run. The Tennessee Titans had a time of possession of 34:22 versus the Dolphins in week seven and rushed the ball for 142 yards.

With this, the Cardinals cannot fall into the thrill of trying to pass the ball at high volumes versus the Dolphins defense. With Tagovailoa back in the lineup, it is expected that the Dolphins will be just as effective as they were before his concussion.

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To counter the Dolphins’ attack, the Cardinals may sequence in some run-option and give increased touches to running back James Conner. Sustaining offensive drives will be key on the road for the Cardinals and they cannot get off to a slow start if they want to win this game.

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Tyreek Hill says Jalen Ramsey will handle new AFC East receivers

Davante Adams and Amari Cooper are the newest weapons in the AFC East, but Tyreek Hill says the Dolphins will be just fine.

The Buffalo Bills and New York Jets made moves to add offensive firepower this week, acquiring Amari Cooper and Davante Adams, respectively. Tyreek Hill isn’t too worried about it, though.

Hill says he’s still the top dog in the AFC East and the Miami Dolphins have all they need to slow down Adams and Cooper.

“They’re still not the best receiver in the league, because I am and I stand on that,” Hill said Wednesday. “No, I’m definitely happy for Davante teaming back up with his old quarterback. … And for Amari, I think him and Josh Allen, those two guys will play very well together.

“It’s going to be a good test for our DBs when we play them, but got Jalen Ramsey on our team – we straight.”

After missing all of preseason and much of training camp due to a hamstring injury, Ramsey had a sluggish start to 2024. But after a couple rough performances, he’s been mostly back to his usual self in recent weeks.

According to Pro Football Focus, Ramsey was targeted 10 times in the Dolphins’ last three games and has allowed six receptions for only 36 yards.

In Miami’s Week 11 win against the Las Vegas Raiders last season, Adams caught seven passes for 82 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown. However, PFF credited Ramsey with allowing only one reception for six yards in the five times he was targeted while defending Adams in that game.

With one more game against the Bills and two against the Jets still on the schedule, it may largely be up to Ramsey to keep the AFC East’s two newest receivers in check. Evidently, Hill’s confident he’ll get the job done.

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Poor Jalen Ramsey: Past Josh Allen comment has aged very poorly

Poor Jalen Ramsey: Past Josh Allen comment has aged very poorly:

The narrative changed over the years but as they say, you only get one chance to make a first impression.

Whether it was with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams or his current team in the Miami Dolphins, cornerback Jalen Ramsey has had a tough time with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

Early in his career, Ramsey had one word to describe Allen: “Trash” back in August 2018.

As mentioned, Ramsey has had a change of heart. By 2022, like many to be fair, Ramsey went on to praise Allen saying “his growth has been crazy.”

His original comment is the one that sticks in the minds of many in western New York, and now onto our stat.

Ramsey’s record Allen? Lets just say the Bills QB has the edge–including Thursday’s 31-10 win over the Dolphins:

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Dolphins list Jalen Ramsey as active, rule out Ethan Bonner vs. Jaguars

Jalen Ramsey is in the lineup and Ethan Bonner is out, the Dolphins announced Sunday.

The Miami Dolphins ruled out Jaylen Wright and Ethan Bonner as two of six inactives for their Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The notable name omitted from the list was cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who was questionable for the game due to a hamstring injury that kept him out of practice Wednesday and Thursday.

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Earlier in the week, it seemed Bonner was in line to start in Ramsey’s place. Not only did that not come to fruition, undrafted rookie Storm Duck got the nod on the active roster over Bonner on Sunday.

The exclusion of Wright is also a bit surprising. While the Dolphins have a dynamic duo of running backs in Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane, Wright showed plenty in preseason and appeared in line to make a regular season impact.

The Jaguars’ list of inactives didn’t include any surprises.

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Jacksonville listed safety and special teamer Daniel Thomas as questionable Friday before downgrading him to out Saturday.

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Pat Surtain’s record-breaking contract has already been topped

Just two days after the Broncos gave Pat Surtain an average of $24M per year, the Dolphins gave Jalen Ramsey a deal worth $24.1M per year.

Pat Surtain’s reign as the highest cornerback in NFL history only lasted about 48 hours.

Two days after the Denver Broncos gave Surtain a four-year, $96 million contract extension that averaged $24 million per season, the Miami Dolphins gave Jalen Ramsey a three-year, $72.3 million deal that averages $24.1 million per season.

Similar to the quarterback market, the highest-paid cornerback is often the most-recently paid cornerback.

Surtain’s contract already looked like a bargain because he had two years left on his existing deal. That essentially made PS2’s contract a six-year, $119 million deal worth an average of just under $20 million per season.

As the NFL’s salary cap continues to go up each year, Surtain’s contract will age well. Sauce Gardner is still playing on his rookie contract. When it comes time for an extension, Gardner’s agent will want to top the Ramsey contract, dropping PS2’s average even lower in the highest-paid rankings.

When it comes to big extensions for star players, getting a deal done sooner than later is always cheaper, as has been demonstrated with Surtain.

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Jaguars vs. Dolphins: Final injury reports

Jaguars vs. Dolphins: Final injury reports

The Jaguars have deemed their one injured player questionable for Sunday’s matchup with the Dolphins, while Miami’s thick Week 1 injury report has been narrowed down to only two game statuses, one player labeled questionable and another ruled out.

Find Jacksonville and Miami’s final Week 1 injury reports and game statuses below.

* indicates an upgraded status from the previous day

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • S Daniel Thomas (Achilles) — limited
  • DE Arik Armstead (veteran rest) — did not participate

Game statuses

  • S Daniel Thomas: QUESTIONABLE

Analysis: Defensive lineman Arik Armstead was given Friday off from practice. No concern should be raised about his availability for Week 1.

Safety Daniel Thomas, who has been recovering from an Achilles injury since Week 2 of the preseason, was limited in practice throughout the week but performed well enough to give Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson hope he will play on Sunday.

“He’s progressed,” Pederson said Friday. “We had a plan for him to work himself back into practice. We’ve got another day today and then see where he’s at. But we’re optimistic and hopeful that he can play.”

Jacksonville has five players on its injured reserve with two, running back Keilan Robinson and safety Andrew Wingard, designated to return this season.

Miami Dolphins

Four players given a veteran rest day without an injury designation Wednesday have been removed from this list. 

  • S Jevon Holland (ankle) — full
  • LB Anthony Walker (knee/veteran rest) — full
  • S Jordan Poyer (thumb/veteran rest) — full
  • DT Benito Jones (knee) — full*
  • C Aaron Brewer (hand) — full*
  • LB Quinton Bell (thumb) — full
  • CB Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) — limited*
  • LB Jaelan Phillips (Achilles/veteran rest) — full
  • WR Malik Washington (quadricep) — did not participate

Game statuses

  • CB Jalen Ramsey: QUESTIONABLE
  • WR Malik Washington: OUT

Analysis: Cornerback Jalen Ramsey’s status represented the biggest question mark on Miami’s injury report this week as he did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.

But upon his three-year contract extension with Miami being reported on Friday, Ramsey returned to work in a limited capacity and is now trending upward fewer than 48 hours before kickoff.

The Dolphins’ injury report does not include four players on Miami’s reserve/physically unable to perform list: Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn, edge rusher Bradley Chubb and linebacker Cameron Goode.

This pairs with eight players currently on Miami’s injured reserve.

Dolphins extend former Jaguars’ star before Week 1 showdown

Dolphins extend former Jaguars’ star before Week 1 showdown

In the days before facing his former team, if he is healthy enough to do so, cornerback Jalen Ramsey reached a three-year contract extension with Miami on Friday, ahead of the Dolphins’ final practice in preparation to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Ramsey’s new deal is worth $72.3 million including $55.3 million guaranteed, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Rapoport shared that Ramsey and the Dolphins agreed to the extension before it was reported Friday, but that the cornerback wanted to wait to announce the contract until he was ready to return to the practice field.

Ramsey did not participate in Miami’s Wednesday and Thursday practices while nursing a hamstring injury. NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported Ramsey took part in individual drills Friday, after the news of his new deal broke.

Ramsey was Jacksonville’s No. 5 overall selection in the 2016 NFL draft. He spent over three seasons with the Jaguars and started 51 games with the club, totaling 193 total tackles with six for loss, nine interceptions, 45 defended passes and two forced fumbles.

But Ramsey became disgruntled with the Jaguars early in the 2019 season, when he was eligible for his first NFL contract extension but did not receive one from Jacksonville.

Ramsey demanded a trade from the organization after a sideline spat with former head coach Doug Marrone in Week 2 of the campaign. After several weeks in which he did not play, Ramsey was dealt to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two first-round picks and one fourth-round pick.

In over three seasons with the Rams, Ramsey compiled 209 tackles with four for loss, 10 interceptions, 47 pass breakups and four forced fumbles.

Ramsey joined Miami via trade from Los Angeles ahead of the 2023 season and recorded 22 tackles, three interceptions and five defended passes in 10 games with the Dolphins last year.

Mike McDaniel: Eager to get Jalen Ramsey out there, but we’ll be smart

Unsurprisingly, Mike McDaniel isn’t offering many hints about Jalen Ramsey’s readiness to play Sunday.

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey returned to practice Friday, hours after becoming the NFL’s highest paid player at his position earlier in the day.

But will he be available to play Sunday after missing practice both Wednesday and Thursday? Unsurprisingly, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was unwilling to offer many hints.

“He had a good walkthrough today. I think we’re gonna be smart, but we’re eager to get him out there,” McDaniel said of Ramsey before practice Friday. “I anticipate him — in some way, shape, or form — at practice. I don’t know the level yet.

“That and whether or not he can play in the game, it does matter to everyone — both teams. … Quite honestly, I don’t know. If I did know, I wouldn’t tell you, but I really don’t know.”

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Ramsey, 29, has earned Pro Bowl honors in each of the last seven seasons and was acquired by the Dolphins in a trade during the 2023 offseason. While meniscus surgery kept the cornerback out early in the year, he returned to play in 10 games and allowed a 52.9 passer rating when targeted in coverage, according to PFF.

While it would be a boost to the Dolphins secondary to have Ramsey in action against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a looming Thursday night game against the Buffalo Bills next week could force the team to be extra cautious.

“We just got to be smart and cognizant that we do have two games in whatever that is, a little over a week, so we’ll see,” Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver said Thursday. “But the one thing I do know about Jalen (Ramsey), is that it’s not for a lack of work ethic. He’s doing everything he can in the training room to try to put himself out there.”

In the event that Ramsey is held out of action Sunday, second-year cornerback Ethan Bonner would likely get the start. On Thursday, he said he’s prepared for that and would embrace the opportunity.

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Jalen Ramsey becomes highest-paid NFL CB again

Jalen Ramsey will earn beacoup bucks for playing CB in Miami

The game of can you top this at any NFL position continued on Friday when the Miami Dolphins made Jalen Ramsey the highest-paid DB in the league for the second time.

The AFC East team gave Ramsey a contract that is valued at $24.1 million per season. That number beats the $24 million per year extension the Denver Broncos delivered to Patrick Surtain II earlier this week.

Schefter added Ramsey is guaranteed to earn $55.3 million starting this season, which ensures he will have the highest career earnings for a cornerback in league history.

Dolphins make Jalen Ramsey the NFL’s highest paid CB with extension

Jalen Ramsey got a new deal from the Dolphins that puts him back in the highest paid spot amongst cornerbacks.

Jalen Ramsey is once again the highest paid cornerback in the NFL after agreeing to a three-year, $72.3 million contract with the Miami Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Friday.

The $24.1 million annual average tops the $24 million average that Patrick Surtain II received from the Denver Broncos earlier this week that became the short-lived new highest mark at the position.

Ramsey, 29, has earned Pro Bowl honors in each of the last seven seasons and is entering his second season in Miami after he was traded to the team by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2023 offseason. While a hamstring injury threatens to keep Ramsey out of action for the Dolphins’ season opener Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami is clearly optimistic about its future with the star defensive back in the secondary.

After starting his career with the Jaguars, Ramsey has tallied 22 interceptions, six forced fumbles, two sacks, and 21 tackles for loss in his career.

Ramsey signed a five-year, $100 million extension with the Rams in 2020, shortly after he was acquired by the team from the Jaguars. Similarly, the Dolphins gave the cornerback a three-year, $55 million restructured extension when they acquired him in 2023.

With the flurry of new deals in the last few years for Ramsey, he has rocketed up the career-earnings list at the cornerback position.

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