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With OTAs and minicamp in the past, the Los Angeles Chargers’ 2025 offseason roster is mostly complete. However, heading into training camp, the Chargers need to make one final splash and trade for disgruntled star cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
The Chargers did not have too much cap space to use in free agency and failed to make any significant signings. They added several key veteran pieces — Najee Harris, Tyler Conklin, Mike Williams and Benjamin St. Juste, among others — but did not make any headline-worthy moves. Instead, Los Angeles directed most of its attention to the 2025 NFL Draft.
Los Angeles added nine players in the draft, among the most of any team in the league. Jim Harbaugh admitted that he focused the draft around Justin Herbert, whom he has taken a strong liking to. As such, five of the nine players the Chargers drafted were offensive players. The draft class notably included running back Omarion Hampton, who will take over for the departing JK Dobbins, and dynamic wideout Tre Harris.
Overall, the Chargers’ 2025 offseason has predominantly been a success. However, cornerback remains the lone position they have failed to address. Despite signing St. Juste, Los Angeles seems unlikely to retain top cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., who is still a free agent. Considering Los Angeles’ secondary ranked top 10 in yards per pass and passing yards allowed, the team should feel a sense of urgency to keep its elite defense intact.
Trading for Ramsey would not solve every issue, but it would be a meaningful step. Adding an elite defender and playmaker to an already dominant defensive unit would perfectly round out the Chargers’ 2025 offseason heading into training camp.
Tyreek Hill has been the focus of the Miami Dolphins’ dramatic 2025 offseason, but Jalen Ramsey has also been on the trade block for months. Miami general manager Chris Grier confirmed that the two sides mutually agreed to seek a trade, but have yet to find a suitable partner. The Dolphins clearly have no urgency to make a deal, but seem to be finally close to closing the door.
Coming out of minicamp, a Ramsey deal is now likely to get done before training camps begin in late July, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. More importantly, Schefter reported that Ramsey wants to join a West Coast team. His specific list included the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Chargers. Even if true, the Dolphins are not obligated to give in to Ramsey’s request, but it gives the selected clubs a significant advantage.
Of the aforementioned West Coast teams, the Chargers should have the most urgency to execute a trade. Without Samuel, they are currently down to starting either Cam Hart, Nikko Reed, Ja’Sir Taylor or St. Juste opposite of veteran Donte Jackson. Hart, who started six games in 2024, likely has the upper hand, but is a significant downgrade from either Ramsey or Samuel....
