The saga continues. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey is expected to report to the Jaguars’ facility on Wednesday, but he says he’s not quite at 100%, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter) hears. Ramsey has been receiving treatment for hamstring and lower back ailments and it doesn’t sound as though he’ll be suiting up to face the Broncos on Sunday afternoon. 
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Earlier this week, Ramsey called in sick with the flu, just days after a reported blowup with coach Doug Marrone that might have soured their relationship for good. Jags owner Shad Khan reportedly is willing to make Ramsey the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, but that might not be enough to slow the trade discussions.
By the time Ramsey turns 25 on Oct. 24, it seems likely that he’ll be elsewhere. Nearly every team in the league has some level of interest in Ramsey, though the Jaguars’ asking price could be prohibitive for many. Reportedly, the Jaguars are seeking two first-round picks in exchange for the Pro Bowler. At least a couple of clubs have offered one first-round choice, but two is a big ask, particularly since Ramsey’s new club would have to give him a top-of-the-market extension.
Of course, deadlines – and desperation – tend to spur action in the NFL. Would be-contenders that are 1-2, or even 0-3, could be willing to break the bank and cough up serious draft capital to acquire one of the game’s best defensive talents between now and the late October trade deadline.
Funny what happens when a star wants traded and you basically force him to play a Thursday Night game he obviously didn’t want to play. Helen Keller would Of saw this coming
“Force” him? That’s his job. You don’t get to choose not to show up for work. Try that at your job and see how it goes.
Coach Moron should just shut up already and say he’s there to talk about the players that are there. Yeah he’s having a baby but when he keeps backing up his alibis the players will have no respect for him.