It looks like Jalen Ramsey will remain a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars for a little while longer as the team tries to find a trade partner.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Jaguars do not have a trade in the works for their starting cornerback despite him requesting to get of town following the Week 2 loss to the Houston Texans.
Mike Garafolo would soon add that the Jaguars’ asking price is considered “too high” right now and no team is willing to match what they want right now.
Earlier this week, Jaguars owner Shad Khan stated he was very comfortable signing CB Ramsey to an extension that would make him the highest-paid player at his position.
“Also worth noting that owner Shad Khan loves Ramsey, would be willing, from what I understand, to pay him and make him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL as soon as he possibly can,” Rapoport said. “There is a lot of love here. So, for the Jacksonville Jaguars to part with Ramsey they’re going to have to be convinced, overwhelmed that it’s the right move.”
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Ramsey’s issues with the franchise are said to be Tom Coughlin related and not with head coach Doug Marrone.
“Some disrespectful things were said on their end that made me definitely walk out and call my agent as soon as I walked out, and I told him, I said, ‘It’s time; my time is up here in Jacksonville. I want to ask for a trade,’” Ramsey said. “I was truly at peace. I wasn’t in a mindset of making a decision while I was angry; I was completely calm. I still stand by my decision to ask for a trade.”
“Requesting the trade was something that’s been building over a little bit of time,” Ramsey said. “It has nothing to do with my teammates here — I love my teammates here. It has nothing to do with the city — I love the city here. Still doing my charity work here, still out with the fans, signing autographs, taking pictures, whatever. I love the city here, I love my teammates, but it’s more so with the front office and the organization.”
The 24-year-old has appeared in three games for the Jaguars and recorded 18 tackles,a forced fumble and one pass defense so far during the 2019 season.
