On a recent episode of The Rich Eisen Show, insider Tom Pelissero explained that the Dolphins were almost forced into a player-for-player type trade scenario — as any trade partner would be more willing to take Ramsey's expensive contract if Miami took a high-salary player in return.

An unexpected inclusion in the Pittsburgh Steelers' trade with the Miami Dolphins for Jalen Ramsey this week, standout tight end Jonnu Smith broke his silence on the move Wednesday and revealed what was becoming a deteriorating relationship with his former franchise.

The swap of all-pro defensive backs comes after Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier said before the NFL draft that he would seek to trade Ramsey.