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The Miami Dolphins already had plenty of star power, but they reportedly added more on Sunday.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported that the Dolphins have acquired six-time Pro Bowl running back Jalen Ramsey from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a 2023 third-round pick and Hunter Long.
Ramsey was pleased:
Jaylen Ramsey @jalenramsey
I prayed about this specifically for about a month & now it’s happening! 🙏🏾@MiamiDolphins LET’S GO! 🧡
He wasn’t the only one to react to the deal, as several people saw it as a steal for the Dolphins:
Alain Poupart @PoupartNFL
IMPORTANT: We’re done! The #MiamiDolphins land three-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the LA Rams in a deal that can only be described on their end as a steal (and a salary dump on the other side).https://t.co/dHlpi5y4kS< /a>
Aaron Savage @AaronSavage76
The @MiamiDolphins they give up a 3rd rounder and TE #HunterLong for @jalenramsey it’s an absolute steal! Welcome to #Miami #JalenRamsey! #FinsUp #NFL #NFLTwitter #NFLNews #MiamiDolphins @LockedOnPhins @DolfansNYC @DolFansSNE @DolFansLA @FinsMexico #DolphinsTwitter @DolfansSETN… https://t.co/vOYobj60LZ
Annie Agar @Annie Agar
the rams: “we are open to trade jalen what can you offer?”
the Dolphins: pic.twitter.com/W8jmFzqZAv
Adam Beck @ACBSports18
A third round pick and Hunter Long is an absolute steal for Jalen Ramsey. This Dolphins defense will be stacked behind Vic Fangio. #FinsUp
FL teams @FLTeams
The Miami Dolphins send TE Hunter Long and a third-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams for Pro-Bowl CB Jalen Ramsey.
WHAT A STEAL‼️🐬 pic.twitter.com/RBCAI9vjaX
Chris Halike @Chris Halike
Now we can put our “Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers” hopes to rest. It was never going to happen.
And, holy crap, what a steal for the Dolphins. https://t.co/AcA3MMZl9E
No lost seasons @cruzsteelski
A 3rd rounder. For Jalen Ramsey. I’m sick. This is theft. This is wild. https://t.co/AB0zna9wWw
Matthew John B @Matthew_Bassham
𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗡𝗚: H #Rams they OFFICIALLY exchange the #Dolphinsper @RapSheet
All it took was a 3rd round pick and TE Hunter together.
What. A. Steal. pic.twitter.com/ZZM5tbwpQO
Miami is coming off a playoff appearance and has an explosive offense with receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle leading the way. If the defense is even above average in 2023, the team could make the postseason for the second consecutive season.
Ramsey, who received two fully guaranteed years on his contract averaging $20 million plus an additional $25 million guaranteed, should help the defense do just that.