According to a report from ESPN on Monday, the Washington Commanders are planning to bring in cornerback Rasul Douglas on a one-year contract.
The agreement is said to be valued at up to $3.8 million.
Douglas spent last season — his ninth in the NFL — with the Miami Dolphins, where he appeared in 15 games and made 13 starts. During that time, he tallied 62 tackles, two interceptions, and 13 pass breakups. His strong play earned him an AFC Defensive Player of the Week award in Week 14.
The 30-year-old was originally selected in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Over the course of his career spanning 135 games and 93 starts, Douglas has accumulated 503 tackles, 92 pass deflections, and 21 interceptions. He has suited up for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2017 to 2019, the Carolina Panthers in 2020, the Green Bay Packers from 2021 to 2023, the Buffalo Bills from 2023 to 2024, and most recently the Dolphins.
By adding Douglas, Washington aims to shore up a passing defense that ranked 28th in the league a year ago, surrendering an average of 242.5 passing yards per game.
