The Miami Dolphins are heading into a pivotal offseason, and the winds of change are already blowing through South Florida. With Jon-Eric Sullivan stepping into a key leadership role and Jeff Hafley now at the helm as head coach, Miami is clearly entering a new era. But while the future of stars like Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill remains uncertain, one thing is crystal clear: the Dolphins have serious work to do on the defensive side of the ball-starting with the cornerback room.
Right now, Miami’s depth at cornerback is paper-thin, and that’s putting it kindly. Injuries, inconsistency, and roster turnover have left the secondary exposed, and if the Dolphins want to compete in a loaded AFC, they can’t afford to roll into 2026 with questions at such a critical position. That’s where veteran Rasul Douglas comes into play.
Douglas, a nine-year NFL vet with 21 career interceptions and a Super Bowl ring from his days with the Eagles, is exactly the kind of presence this Miami defense needs. He’s not just experienced-he’s productive, and he knows how to lead from the back end of a defense. After a strong 2025 campaign that included two more picks, Douglas continues to show he can make plays and hold his own against high-level competition.
There’s also a layer of familiarity here that can’t be overlooked. Douglas spent three seasons in Green Bay (2021-2023), where he worked closely with Jon-Eric Sullivan.
That connection matters, especially as the Dolphins look to build a cohesive unit under a new regime. Having a player who already understands Sullivan’s expectations and approach could be a stabilizing force in what’s expected to be a transitional year.
And let’s not forget, Douglas already has some time in Miami under his belt. He’s not just a plug-and-play free agent; he’s someone who knows the locker room, the culture, and the system. That kind of continuity is rare in today’s NFL, and it’s something the Dolphins would be wise to lean into.
While this might not be a long-term marriage-Douglas is approaching the back end of his career-it doesn’t need to be. What Miami needs right now is a veteran who can help bridge the gap while the team develops younger talent and reshapes its defensive identity under Hafley. Douglas fits that bill perfectly.
Re-signing him wouldn’t just be a smart move-it’s a necessary one. If the Dolphins want to stabilize their secondary and give Hafley’s defense a fighting chance in Year 1, keeping Rasul Douglas in the fold should be at the top of the offseason to-do list.