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The Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired 7-time pro bowler CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins in a blockbuster deal that will send fading safety Minkah Fitzpatrick back to the Miami Dolphins. The 31-year old Ramsey, a three-time All-pro, has 24 career interceptions, 534 tackles over nine seasons. Smith, 29, had 88 receptions for 884 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2024. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Pittsburgh makes a seismic financial commitment for this year as Ramsey gets a $1.5 million raise with the trade and will make $26.5 Million in 2025, while the team moves on from Fitzpatrick whom himself is also a three-time All-Pro.
Smith, 29, had been locked into a contract dispute with the Dolphins in recent weeks and will receive a [hide] one year, $12 million extension from the Steelers. A fascinating off-season has seen Pittsburgh acquire the likes of QB Aaron Rodgers, WR DK Metcalf and now Ramsey and Smith in the process of also changing the safety room drastically. Pittsburgh boasts a cornerback trio of Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr and Darius Slay +1-2 punch at tight end with Smith and Pat Freiermuth. [/hide]
Week 2 What We Learned: Familiar scene where scheme issues on both sides of the ball loom large