The Miami Dolphins are under new leadership after hiring new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and new head coach Jeff Hafley. They’re also in the midst of their latest rebuild attempt — prioritizing younger (and cheaper) players over pricey, older options. For those reasons, the team reportedly had no interest in re-signing their top cornerback from the 2025 season — Rasul Douglas. Douglas signed a one-year, up to $3.8 million deal with the Washington Commanders on Monday.
Barry Jackson — longtime
Dolphins reporter — reported via social media that Sullivan and the rest of the Miami Dolphins’ decision makers made no offers to the soon-to-be 32-year old Douglas during the offseason, despite have a secondary room full of mostly inexperienced, unproven players.
While playing on a one-year, $1.57 million deal in Miami last year, Douglas totaled 62 combined tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, two tackles for loss and two quarterback hits.
To replace the accomplished veteran, the Dolphins used their second of two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft on cornerback Chris Johnson of San Diego State. In 2025, Johnson had 4 interceptions, 9 passes defensed, a forced fumble and 49 combined tackles.
We will continue to keep you updated on all things Miami Dolphins as the team prepares for training camp later this month.
