According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins have mutually agreed it’s time to move on. The Dolphins’ GM Chris Grier even said, “If a trade doesn’t happen, we’ll deal with it,” but it’s clear both sides are ready for a fresh start.
Now that Ramsey’s officially on the trade block, CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan thinks the Lions need to get in on the action.
Why It Makes Sense for Detroit
Let’s be real—the Lions are this close to a Super Bowl. They just wrapped a 15-2 season and made it to the NFC Championship. The pieces are there, the momentum is real, and Ramsey could be that final puzzle piece in the secondary.
Sullivan pointed out that Detroit’s in a “win-now” phase, and Ramsey brings exactly what contenders crave—experience, attitude, and that no-nonsense, playoff-tested mindset Dan Campbell loves.
Do the Lions Even Need Him?
Well, they’ve already added D.J. Reed in free agency and drafted Terrion Arnold in Round 1. But you can never have too many good corners, especially when you gave up the third-most passing yards in the league last season.
Ramsey might not be a long-term fix, but for the short-term playoff push? He could be huge.
Any Risks?
Sure—Ramsey’s almost 30 and has had some injury issues. But if he’s healthy, he’s still elite. Plus, Lions GM Brad Holmes was with the Rams when they traded for Ramsey in 2019, so there’s a familiarity there.
If the cost isn’t insane and Detroit can make the money work, it could be a smart, aggressive move.
Bottom Line
The Lions aren’t rebuilding anymore—they’re trying to finish the job. Ramsey could help do just that. Now it’s just a matter of whether Detroit picks up the phone.