Dolphins Add Rasul Douglas to Bolster Veteran Cornerback Depth
The Miami Dolphins have reached an agreement with eight-year veteran Rasul Douglas, adding a seasoned defensive back to their secondary. Douglas spent the 2024 season with the Buffalo Bills and has previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals.
In 2024 with Buffalo, Douglas started all 15 games but did not record an interception. He totaled 58 tackles, five passes defended, and five tackles for loss, posting a 53.9 PFF grade, ranking 102nd out of 116 eligible players. Despite the individual numbers, Buffalo advanced to the AFC Championship Game before narrowly falling to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Douglas entered the league as a third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. His rookie season featured five starts with two interceptions, 11 passes defended, and 25 tackles, and he contributed to the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII victory over the New England Patriots. He showed promise as a young defender in 2018 but regressed in 2019, and Philadelphia released him ahead of the 2020 season.
After stints with the Panthers in 2020, Douglas spent time with the Raiders, Texans, and Cardinals before signing with the Packers in early October. He ultimately carved out a role as a starter for Green Bay and later contributed for Buffalo, developing into a reliable veteran presence in the secondary.
Key stats (2024 with Buffalo)
– Games started: 15
– Interceptions: 0
– Passes defended: 5
– Tackles: 58
– Tackles for loss: 5
– PFF grade: 53.9
What Douglas brings to Miami
Douglas arrives as a well-traveled cornerback with experience across multiple schemes and systems, giving the Dolphins a versatile veteran with playoff pedigree. His background should help Miami in depth and provide a steadying influence in the rotation, while he competes for a role on the outside and on special teams.
Summary
Rasul Douglas’s contract with the Dolphins adds a veteran touch to Miami’s cornerback room, leveraging a career that includes a Super Bowl title, varied league experience, and starting experience in recent seasons. His proven adaptability could be a valuable asset as the Dolphins continue to shape their secondary for the upcoming season.