The Miami Dolphins trade Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers

Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says it is Fitzpatrick's price tag and his lack of splash plays that made the Steelers move off him in the deal. On top of that, they were not actively looking to trade him, but the right offer came up with Ramsey and Jonnu Smith, which the Steelres considered attractive.

The Steelers have agreed to acquire cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith in a trade with the Miami Dolphins, pending physicals. The Steelers will also receive a 2027 seventh round pick from the Dolphins. In exchange, the Steelers sent safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth round pick to the Dolphins.

The Steelers won by knockout when they sent fading free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins for defensive back Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith. A straight-up, Minkah-for-Ramsey deal would have favored the Steelers, let alone one where they got an 88-catch, eight-touchdown tight end thrown in.