5 Most surprising trade deadline signings in NFL history ft. Jalen Ramsey

#3 - Von Miller

Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals

Most NFL fans thought Von Miller would retire with the Denver Broncos, having spent 10 years with the team.

However, in a shocking twist, Miller was traded by Denver to the Los Angeles Rams at the 2021 trade deadline for a second- and third-round draft pick. The future Hall of Fame linebacker was instrumental in Los Angeles winning Super Bowl LVI as he clocked up two sacks on Joe Burrow in the big game.

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#2 - Amari Cooper

New York Giants v Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys sent a first-round draft pick to the Oakland Raiders for Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper back in 2018. The Raiders were in rebuilding mode as the team traded Khalil Mack in the previous offseason and wanted to accumulate draft capital.

This didn't make the decision to trade Cooper any less surprising, as he had been a revelation with Oakland. However, the Raiders' loss was the Cowboys' gain, as Cooper had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2019 and 2020.

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#1 - Jalen Ramsey

Carolina Panthers v Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams have been aggressive with trades in recent years. This was evident when they traded for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Jacksonville Jaguars. L.A. gave up two first-round and one fourth-round draft pick for Ramsey.

Since moving to the Rams, Ramsey has thrived as he's been named to five Pro Bowls as well as being an All-Pro on three occasions. He also played a role in L.A. winning Super Bowl LVI.