Jalen Ramsey discusses market values for elite cornerbacks and Marlon Humphrey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey recently addressed market values for elite cornerbacks during an appearance on the Pivot Podcast. He argued that players like Marlon Humphrey should push to exceed existing contracts to reset salary expectations. Ramsey believes that Humphrey, who signed a deal shortly after Ramsey's record contract, should have aimed for a higher annual salary. This discussion follows a week in which the Baltimore Ravens' Humphrey dealt with attention surrounding his appearance with former President Donald Trump, even as he prepares for an upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons amid an injury recovery.
- •Jalen Ramsey spoke about cornerback market values on the Pivot Podcast.
- •Ramsey believes Marlon Humphrey should have sought a higher contract.
- •Humphrey recently appeared with Donald Trump, attracting scrutiny.
- •Humphrey is recovering from a hamstring/calf injury ahead of a game against the Falcons.
- •The Ravens currently hold a 3-1 record.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Marlon Should Have Went $21M’: Jalen Ramsey Breaks Down How Elite CBs Should Reset the Market
"The Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey recently spoke about players’ market values and the roles elite cornerbacks should play in resetting the standards. During a recent appearance on the Pivot Podcast, Ramsey broke down how superstar cornerbacks in high demand can leverage their status in raising the bar for others coming behind them. His comments […] The post ‘Marlon Should Have Went $21M’: Jalen Ramsey Breaks Down How Elite CBs Should Reset the Market appeared first on Gridiron Hero
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