Dolphins Eyeing Rasul Douglas to Fill CFL-Sized Hole in Secondary

With the 2025 NFL season fast approaching, the Miami Dolphins are actively seeking to solidify their secondary—and one name high on their radar is veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas. After suffering depth and performance concerns in the defensive backfield last season, the Dolphins are eyeing Douglas as a potential solution to what analysts have called a “CFL-sized hole” in their coverage unit.

Douglas, 29, brings both experience and playmaking ability. Known for his size, ball-hawking instincts, and versatility, he enjoyed a strong 2024 campaign with the Buffalo Bills, recording four interceptions, 14 pass deflections, and playing a key role in their playoff push. With Miami struggling to maintain consistency at cornerback after multiple injuries and subpar showings, Douglas could offer a much-needed veteran presence.

Sources close to the situation say that Miami has already made preliminary contact with Douglas’s representatives and that both sides are “mutually interested.” While no deal has been finalized, talks are reportedly heating up.

The Dolphins’ front office sees Douglas not just as a stopgap, but potentially a key rotational piece or even a starter, depending on the health of Jalen Ramsey and the development of younger corners like Cam Smith. Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is said to be pushing hard for the addition, citing Douglas’s ability to play both outside and in zone-heavy schemes.

What’s more, Douglas brings leadership and poise—traits that could help elevate the entire unit. Miami ranked 22nd in pass defense last season and struggled particularly in red zone situations. With AFC East rivals boasting dangerous air attacks, adding a veteran with Douglas’s skill set could be pivotal.

If the deal materializes, it could mark a significant upgrade for Miami’s secondary and a signal that the Dolphins are all-in on making a deep postseason run in 2025.

For now, all eyes are on South Florida as the Dolphins continue reshaping their roster—and Rasul Douglas may soon be trading in Bills blue for Dolphins aqua.