Rasul Douglas

Career StatsA-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		135	21	92	503
2025		15	2	13	62
2024		15	0	5	58
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Above-replacement production at the CB salary tier earns Rasul Douglas a A Contract Value Index. At $1.57M AAV on a one-year deal, Douglas is operating at a steep discount relative to his 2025 performance—62 tackles, 2 interceptions across 15 games—and his nine-year track record of 21 career interceptions and 92 passes defended over 93 starts. For a 30-year-old cornerback with established veteran credibility, this contract represents exceptional value; the team is paying depth pricing for starter-caliber production, a math that works cleanly regardless of market context. However, the one-year structure and the Dolphins' recent defensive acquisitions—including the signing of cornerback Chris Johnson and multiple other defensive depth moves in early June—signal organizational ambivalence about his long-term role, even as his on-field output contradicts any case for decline. The media narrative around Douglas leans skeptical, with multiple outlets questioning whether Miami will commit resources to his retention as a free agent, a sentiment that doesn't square with his actual production but reflects institutional cold-shouldering rather than performance collapse. This is a steal for 2026, but the organizational posture suggests Douglas is auditioning for his next destination rather than penciled in as a cornerstone going forward.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Rasul's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Rasul Douglas is a 9-year veteran cornerback who has carved out a durable, respected role as a boundary defender capable of starting on winning rosters. Earning an A- grade this season, Douglas ranks among the more reliable corners in Miami's defensive backfield and holds his own against peers at his experience level. He profiles comparably to veterans like Stephon Gilmore late in their primes — not a shutdown star, but a consistent, winning-caliber starter. His pass-breakup rate is the standout calling card this season, posting 0.87 PDs per game against an NFL average of just 0.33 and an elite threshold of 0.91 — he's knocking on the door of truly elite territory. His interception rate of 0.13 per game edges past the league average of 0.10, showing he still generates splash plays. Tackling production at 4.13 per game also clears the NFL average of 2.31, reflecting his willingness to contribute against the run and in pursuit. Douglas's season grade has dipped from a B+ in 2023 down to a C+ in 2024 before rebounding to a B in 2025, suggesting a player who weathered a transitional valley and is trending back upward. At 30, he won't recapture peak athleticism, but his football IQ and hands keep him productive. Watch whether Miami leans on him in high-leverage nickel situations, where his experience becomes a genuine asset late in the season.

How Rasul Compares at the Position

Rasul Douglas ranks 15th of 270 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Rasul between Byron Murphy Jr. (A-) just ahead and Kenny Moore II (A-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

The media tone on Rasul Douglas pencils out to a C+ sentiment grade after weighing recent storylines. The prevailing narrative frames him as a veteran cornerback caught in organizational limbo—the Dolphins have publicly signaled limited interest in retaining him as a free agent, a signal that dominates coverage and creates genuine uncertainty about his immediate future. His 2025 season performance—62 tackles, 2 interceptions across 15 games—qualifies as above-average production that contradicts the dismissive tone around his market value, yet the absence of Pro Bowl or All-Pro accolades has positioned him as a dependable starter rather than a premium asset worth committing long-term resources to. The recent headlines oscillate between skepticism about retention and modest credit (an AFC Defensive Player of the Week honor), though the team's June signing spree at cornerback (Chris Johnson) and across the defense suggests Miami is actively shopping alternatives rather than waiting on Douglas. The bottom line: Douglas is perceived as a capable journeyman whose next chapter hinges on free-agent market dynamics, not on organizational confidence—a perception grounded more in institutional cold shoulder than on his actual on-field reliability.