Rasul Douglas is headed back to the NFC East.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Washington Commanders are planning to sign the former Bills cornerback to a one-year deal worth up to $3.8 million. Douglas spent last season with the Miami Dolphins, where he started 13 games, and now he’s set for another stop in a division he knows well after being drafted by the Eagles in the third round in 2017.
For Buffalo, Douglas was one of those midseason additions that changed the feel of the defense. The Bills traded for him in the middle of the 2023 season after Tre'Davious White tore his achilles, and he stayed with the team through the 2024 campaign. Buffalo and Douglas never reached an extension or new deal in free agency last year, which opened the door for his move to Miami.
His first stretch in Buffalo was the eye-opener. In nine games after arriving in 2023, Douglas came away with four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a touchdown. His 2024 season wasn’t at that same level, but he still gave the Bills a steady presence on the back end.
He kept producing in Miami, too. Douglas finished last season with 62 total tackles and two interceptions, a reminder that he still has plenty to offer. If that production carries over, Washington could end up with a sharp value signing for Dan Quinn’s defense.
The Commanders reached the NFC Championship Game in the 2024-2025 season, but injuries derailed them last year. If they can stay healthier and Douglas keeps playing at the same clip, Washington’s defense could be a major boost for Jayden Daniels and the offense.
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