Sometimes, the biggest battles in sports don’t just happen on the field—they spill over into personal lives.
That’s exactly what went down between former NFL star Golden Tate and cornerback Jalen Ramsey, whose rivalry got messy because of family ties and some serious bad blood.
The Roots of the Rivalry: Family and Feelings
The drama began because Ramsey once dated Golden Tate’s twin sister, Breanna Tate, and they have two children together.
Golden hasn’t hidden how much this relationship—and the way it ended—affected him.
Speaking on the podcast Bussin’ with the Boys, Tate opened up about how he felt his sister wasn’t treated right.
“When that happens, who you gotta come see? You gotta come see big bro,” he said, explaining why the tension between him and Ramsey felt so personal from the start.
When Words Turned Into Fists on the Field
The tension finally boiled over during a heated NFL game back in October 2020 between the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams.
Near midfield, Tate and Ramsey—then playing for opposing teams—got into a physical fight, exchanging blows until teammates and coaches stepped in to separate them.
The drama didn’t stop there. As the game ended, the two met again, throwing punches before hitting the turf.
Rumor has it Ramsey even waited outside the locker room afterward to confront Tate.
Social Media Shots and More Drama
This feud hasn’t just played out in the stadium. In October last year, Ramsey posted a photo with his then-girlfriend, dancer Monica Giavanna, on social media. Golden Tate responded to a fan’s comment by warning Ramsey, “he know he gonna have to see me.”
The latest update? Ramsey and Giavanna are now believed to have split, keeping the personal drama alive.
Ramsey’s Mind Games on the Field
Jalen Ramsey is famous for his trash talk and unique tactics to get into opponents’ heads.
Back when he played at Florida State, he admitted on the FanDuel show that he used to send direct messages to opposing players’ girlfriends before games.
He would research who their girlfriends were on social media and then bring it up during helmet-to-helmet matchups, throwing his opponents off their game.
Even though he might have stopped using social media for these mind games, his reputation as one of the NFL’s biggest trash talkers remains intact.
What’s Next for the Rivalry?
Ramsey now plays for the Miami Dolphins, while Golden Tate hasn’t played in the NFL since 2020.
But with a history like theirs, you have to wonder if their paths will cross again—either on or off the field—with more drama in store.