Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey will undergo knee surgery to treat an injury suffered in practice Thursday and could miss the start of the regular season, according to multiple reports. Here’s what you need to know:
- The injury is reportedly to Ramsey’s meniscus.
- The 28-year-old was carted off the field during practice after sustaining the injury.
- Miami acquired the All-Pro in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams in March. As part of the deal, the Dolphins agreed to fully guarantee Ramsey’s contract for the 2023 and 2024 seasons, a league source told The Athletic.
What Ramsey said
Ramsey tweeted that he will “be back on that field strong than ever … in due time!”
I’ll be back on that field stronger than ever… in due time! This SO minor for God’s child! I trust fully & know He got me! Im forever grateful to worship His name! I know my brothers gone hold it down until I’m back tho! 🤟🏾🧡🩵
Appreciate the love & support!
Time to get right!— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) July 27, 2023
Backstory
Ramsey recorded 88 tackles, four interceptions and 18 passes defended last season.
A three-time first-team All-Pro selection, he has tallied 452 total tackles, 19 interceptions and six forced fumbles in his seven-year career. He started his NFL career with the Jaguars, who drafted him with the No. 5 pick in 2016, before being traded to the Rams during the 2019 season.
Los Angeles signed Ramsey to a five-year deal worth $100 million before the 2020 season.
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