In 2024, the Steelers finished season 10-7. However, they lost five straight games, including a 28-14 loss in the wildcard round to the Ravens.
This offseason, the Steelers made several deals to try and upgrade their roster. They added QB Aaron Rodgers and WR DK Metcalf. On Monday morning, League Insider announced that Pittsburgh has been trading with Miami and earning three All-Pro Jalen Ramseys. The 30-year-old played two seasons with Dolphins. As part of the deal, the Steelers are sending Safe Minka Fitzpatrick to the Dolphins in a rare NFL player deal. Along with Ramsey, the Steelers have acquired Te Jone Smith.
Jalen Ramsey will play for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025
ESPN Source: The Miami Dolphins have agreed to trade three-time All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
As part of the trade, Ramsey won a $1.5 million increase this season, bringing its 2025 reward up to $26.6 million.
The Steelers get their guy and Ramsey… pic.twitter.com/klmgyfwt34
-Adam Scha After (@adamscha after) June 30, 2025
On April 15th, Dolphins general manager Chris Greer made a public comment about entertaining the idea of trading Jalen Ramsey. After the arguments drawn, Miami finally decided to trade the veteran CB. As part of the deal, Ramsey received a $1.5 million salary increase, totaling $26.6 million in 2025. When talking about the decision to trade Jalen Ramsey, Chris Grier had to say this.
“In fact, after weeks of discussion between inside and Jalane and his representative, we decided that it was probably in our best interest for all involved to move forward.” – Chris Greer
Miami’s GM noted that these decisions were not underestimated. He also wanted to make it clear that Jalen Ramsey did not seek trade. This was a move the front office had done. As part of the deal to acquire Ramsey, the Steelers are sending late round picks and Minka Fitzpatrick to the Dolphins. However, Pittsburgh has also acquired Te Jone Smith from Miami. Fitzpatrick is the previous first round pick by Dolphins. They originally traded him for the Steelers at the beginning of the 2019 season.
Jalen Ramsey joined the CB Room in Pittsburgh and made other upgrades this offseason. Free agent Darius Slay has signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Steelers. The team also features Joey Porter Jr., who started 16 of 17 games in Pittsburgh in 2024. Ramsey is 30 years old and will be another starter along with Porter Jr. He did that while he was with Philadelphia. With these additions, what will the Steelers’ defense look like in 2025?
