Author: Austin Bechtold

The new Steelers cornerback will cost Pittsburgh just under $20 million this season.

For some Pittsburgh Steelers fans, the trade still might not feel real.

In one of the most shocking and unexpected deals in franchise history, the Steelers dealt All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith. The deal also included a 2027 late-round pick swap.

Both Dolphins were subject to rumors around the Steelers, but nothing concrete enough to think a trade could happen for one, let alone both high-impact contributors.

One day later, Ramsey gave a first-hand view of this new reality.

Ramsey posted two pictures on Twitter/X, one of a black hat with a golf smiley face, and the other a No. 5 Ramsey jersey.

If you’re looking to buy or customize a Ramsey jersey, it appears No. 5 is his choice.

Many people didn’t expect the Steelers to award single-digit numbers to non-quarterbacks and kickers, but Patrick Queen (6), DK Metcalf (4), and Ramsey have set new standards with Omar Khan at the helm.

Ramsey reached seven consecutive Pro Bowls after finishing second in Rookie of the Year voting in 2016. 2024 was the first year since Ramsey’s rookie campaign that he didn’t make the Pro Bowl.

He earned All-Pro honors with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2017) and back-to-back years with the LA Rams (2020-21), winning Super Bowl LVI.

Ramsey grabbed two interceptions, recorded 11 passes defended, and 60 tackles in Miami last year, playing all 17 games. He owns 24 interceptions and six forced fumbles in 135 games between the Jags, Rams, and Dolphins.

Khan has been aggressive, adding pieces around Aaron Rodgers and altering Mike Tomlin’s defense.

The Steelers host the Dolphins on Monday Night Football in Week 15 on December 15.