Jalen Ramsey

Summary: Pittsburgh traded Minkah Fitzpatrick to Miami along with a seventh-round pick, receiving Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith, and a seventh in return. Fitzpatrick had requested a release; Ramsey is a former All-Pro cornerback. Analysis: Pittsburgh restructured an exit situation into useful contributors. Ramsey, though past his peak, brought legitimate press-man experience, and Jonnu Smith provides a receiving tight end option. Miami absorbed Fitzpatrick's contract while Pittsburgh refreshed two roster spots. Given that Fitzpatrick was essentially a departing asset, extracting two contributors plus picks is an above-average outcome. Slight upgrade from "Miami Dolphins Lean" to slight Pittsburgh edge.

Summary: Jacksonville traded CB Jalen Ramsey to the Rams for two 1st-round picks (20th overall, K'Lavon Chaisson; 25th overall, Travis Etienne) and a 4th. Analysis: Ramsey was the best cornerback in football at the time and had been holding out. Jacksonville maximized the return — two firsts and a fourth for a holdout player is strong compensation. Chaisson was a bust (D+ as a prospect), but Etienne became one of the premier running backs in the NFL. The Rams won the Super Bowl with Ramsey as a key piece, and he earned multiple All-Pro selections. The correct verdict acknowledges both sides: Jacksonville extracted maximum possible value from a forced situation and hit on one of two firsts. C- understates Jacksonville's return — this should be a B- or C+ at minimum. Grade revised to B-.