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'False!': Ex Rams CB Jalen Ramsey Denies Asking For New Deal

After being traded to the Dolphins, Jalen Ramsey took to Twitter to make his side of the story known.

Connor Zimmerlee

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In a perfect world, cornerback Jalen Ramsey would still be a member of the Los Angeles Rams, preparing to help them get back into the playoffs. However, the NFL is a business. And at the end of the day, Ramsey was traded to the Miami Dolphins. 

While some believed Ramsey wanting a new contract was a catalyst in trade talks, the star cornerback took to Twitter to give his side of the story in a tweet that has since been deleted. 

"False. I never asked for a new deal & they never asked me to restructure anything (because) I would have!" Ramsey said. "They (2 people within the Rams) just wanted a new direction so then I moved accordingly."

Upon being traded to the Dolphins, Ramsey and his new team agreed to restructure his contract - with Ramsey's new deal worth $55 million over the next three seasons.

In his first season with the Dolphins, Ramsey's cap hit will only be $4.11 million. After that, though, it will be $28.445 million in 2024 and then lower slightly to $22.445 million in 2025.

The Rams would likely have preferred to keep Ramsey in Los Angeles as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 5-12 season. Ultimately, though, it was beneficial for both parties to move on - with the Rams freeing up cap space and getting a draft pick in return, while Ramsey was traded to a potential Super Bowl contender in Miami.

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CONNOR ZIMMERLEE

Connor Zimmerlee is a writer and reporter for the FanNation network. Zimmerlee received his Bachelor's of Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and graduated from Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism with a Master's of Science in Journalism with a Specialization in Sports Media. 

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