Report: Dolphins planning for Ramsey to make season debut vs. Patriots

The Miami Dolphins are planning for cornerback Jalen Ramsey to make his season debut against the New England Patriots, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Ramsey missed the club's first seven games after undergoing surgery for a knee injury he suffered in the offseason. He's logged five consecutive limited practices.

Ramsey clarified later Thursday that he'll only play if he feels "great."

"Full transparency: There's a CHANCE that I can play this Sunday," Ramsey said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. "But that decision genuinely isn't made yet, so that is news to me just like it is to y'all lol - I have to go through a whole process to feel GREAT enough to play."

The 29-year-old's potential return comes as the Dolphins contend with a banged-up secondary. Corner Xavien Howard missed last week's game and has been limited in practice this week with a groin injury, safety Jevon Holland is battling a concussion, and Kader Kohou has been limited with a neck ailment.

Cornerback Nik Needham has also yet to play this season but has logged limited practices to start the week as he comes back from an Achilles injury.

Miami has won five games on the back of an explosive offense. The defense has struggled to replicate that league-leading production, ranking 27th in points allowed per game and 21st in yards allowed per contest.

Ramsey owns 19 interceptions, 92 pass deflections, six forced fumbles, and 452 tackles in 108 career games. He's been named to six Pro Bowls since the Jacksonville Jaguars selected him with the No. 5 pick in the 2016 draft.

The three-time All-Pro defensive back was traded to the Dolphins after spending three and a half seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.

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