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Dolphins and Jalen Ramsey Reach Agreement on Three-Year, $72.3M Contract Extension, According to AP Source
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    Dolphins and Jalen Ramsey Reach Agreement on Three-Year, $72.3M Contract Extension, According to AP Source

    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — All-Pro Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins have agreed on a three-year, $72.3 million contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.

    The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the agreement.

    NFL Network first reported the deal that will pay Ramsey $24.1 million per year and make him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, reached just days after the Denver Broncos signed Patrick Surtain II to a four-year contract extension.

    The $24 million-per-year average on Surtain’s deal vaulted him past Tampa Bay safety Antoine Winfield Jr. ($21.025 million) and Green Bay cornerback Jaire Alexander ($21 million) as the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL. Ramsey’s per-year average makes him the league’s highest-paid defensive back for the second time in his career.

    The Dolphins acquired Ramsey in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams last offseason. He suffered a knee injury early in his first training camp in Miami and missed the first part of the 2023 season after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He returned to have three interceptions and 22 tackles in his first season with the Dolphins.

    Ramsey was listed with a hamstring injury this week, which held him out of practice Wednesday and Thursday. The Dolphins open the season at home against Jacksonville on Sunday.

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    The Miami Dolphins and star cornerback Jalen Ramsey have reportedly reached an agreement on a three-year, $72.3 million contract extension, according to a source from the Associated Press.

    Ramsey, who was acquired by the Dolphins in a blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Rams last season, has quickly become a key player on the team’s defense. The 27-year-old cornerback is known for his shutdown coverage skills and playmaking ability, making him one of the top defensive backs in the league.

    The new contract extension solidifies Ramsey’s future with the Dolphins and ensures that he will be a cornerstone of the team’s defense for years to come. The deal also makes Ramsey one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL, reflecting his value to the team and his standing as one of the top players at his position.

    Ramsey’s extension is a significant move for the Dolphins as they continue to build their roster and compete for a playoff spot in the highly competitive AFC East. With Ramsey locked up long-term, the team can now focus on other areas of need and continue to improve their overall roster depth.

    Overall, this contract extension is a win-win for both Ramsey and the Dolphins. Ramsey gets the security of a long-term deal with a lucrative salary, while the Dolphins secure one of their top defensive players for the foreseeable future. Fans can look forward to seeing Ramsey continue to make plays and help lead the Dolphins to success on the field.