There was no question that changes needed to be made for the Miami Dolphins this offseason, with management and the coaching staff pointing to a necessary culture change within the locker room. At the head of that necessary change was cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who asked for and eventually received a trade, going to the Pittsburgh Steelers along with tight end Jonnu Smith and netting safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in return to Miami.
The Dolphins desperately needed to add to their CB room this offseason knowing that Ramsey would be gone and not addressing the position until Round 5 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the selection of Jason Marshall Jr.