Rasul Douglas

Douglas started his college career at Nassau Community College.{{Cite web |last=Vingle |first=Mitch |date=2016-08-15 |title=Mitch Vingle: After JC 'struggle' WVU's Rasul Douglas ready to rock |url=https://www.wvgazettemail.com/sports/mitch-vingle-after-jc-struggle-wvu-s-rasul-douglas-ready-to-rock/article_0701902a-3c35-511d-b521-0bd86d351da8.html |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=Charleston Gazette-Mail |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Allan |date=2015-08-26 |title=Nonconference schedule gives juco CB Rasul Douglas time to play catch-up |url=https://wvmetronews.com/2015/08/25/nonconference-schedule-gives-juco-cb-rasul-douglas-time-to-play-catch-up/ |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=WV MetroNews |language=en-US}} After redshirting in 2012, he recorded 83 tackles and five interceptions over the 2013 and 2014 seasons. In 2015, he transferred to West Virginia University.{{Cite web |last=Trotter |first=Jake |date=2016-11-17 |title=Rasul Douglas' journey to becoming the Big 12's best DB |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/18070582/west-virginia-mountaineers-rasul-douglas-journey-become-big-12-best-db |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} During his first season at West Virginia, he appeared in 11 games and recorded seven tackles and an interception. As a senior in 2016, Douglas was named first-team All-Big 12 Conference after he tied for the nation lead with eight interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Hertzel |first=Bob |date=2016-11-25 |title=Douglas continues to make a name for himself |url=https://www.timeswv.com/sports/douglas-continues-to-make-a-name-for-himself/article_23c74632-b2d9-11e6-b6cf-73cec58ac1eb.html |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=Times West Virginian |language=en}}{{cite web | last=Raby | first=John | title=Rasul Douglas Becomes WVU's Star | website=theintelligencer.net | date=2016-11-18 | url=https://www.theintelligencer.net/sports/top-sports/2016/11/rasul-douglas-becomes-wvus-star/ | access-date=2024-10-09}}{{cite web | last=Raby | first=John | title=Rasul Douglas becomes No. 10 West Virginia's defensive star | website=AP News | date=2016-11-17 | url=https://apnews.com/ap-top-25-college-football-poll-bd89a5306c194131bb86cfb22fc331f2 | access-date=2024-10-09}} He also had 70 tackles and a sack.

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Coming out of West Virginia, Douglas was projected to be a third to fifth round pick from the majority of NFL draft experts and analysts. He received an invitation to the NFL combine and completed all of the required combine and positional drills. On March 31, 2017, Douglas participated at West Virginia's pro day and opted to run the 40, 20, and 10-yard dash once again while also performing positional drills. Team representatives and scouts from all 32 NFL teams attended to scout Douglas, K. J. Dillon, Shelton Gibson, Tyler Orlosky, and 14 other prospects.{{cite web|url=https://www.smokingmusket.com/2017/3/31/15144052/shelton-gibson-improves-40-time-at-wvu-pro-day| title=Shelton Gibson improves 40 time at WVU Pro Day| access-date=October 26, 2017| website=smokingmusket.com| author=John Lowe| date=March 31, 2017}} He was ranked the 19th best cornerback prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com. Pro Football Focus ranked Douglas as the 16th best cornerback prospect in the 2017 NFL Draft.{{cite web| title=Ranking the top 20 cornerback prospects of 2017| url=https://www.pff.com/news/draft-ranking-the-top-10-cornerback-prospects-of-2017 |access-date=February 10, 2025| website=PFF.com| author=Gordon McGuinness| date=March 30, 2017}}

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The Philadelphia Eagles selected Douglas in the third round (99th overall) of the 2017 NFL draft. The Baltimore Ravens originally held the third round pick (99th overall), but orchestrated a trade to send defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan and the 99th overall pick to the Philadelphia Eagles and in return received their third round pick (74th overall) which was used to draft defensive end Chris Wormley.{{cite web|title=Rasul Douglas Added To Cornerback Mix|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Rasul-Douglas-Added-To-Cornerback-Mix/0b3b18bb-7f01-4e08-afef-b8a19b438fdb|author=Smith, Alex|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=April 28, 2017}} He was the 17th cornerback drafted as well as the second cornerback drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles after they selected Sidney Jones in the second round (42nd overall).{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/draft.htm |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

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{{see also|2017 Philadelphia Eagles season}}

On May 11, 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Douglas to a four–year, $3.17 million contract that included an initial signing bonus of $706,288.{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Rasul Douglas contract| url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/21841/rasul-douglas |access-date=January 28, 2025|website=Spotrac.com}}

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Throughout training camp, Douglas competed against Patrick Robinson, Jalen Mills, Ron Brooks, Ronald Darby, Jaylen Watkins, Aaron Grymes, and Sidney Jones for a role as a starting cornerback under defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/198/PHI| title=Ourlads.com: Philadelphia Eagles' depth chart: 08/01/2017| access-date=October 26, 2017| website=ourlads.com}} Head coach Doug Pederson named him the fourth cornerback on the Eagles' depth chart to start the regular season, behind Darby, Mills, and Robinson.

Douglas was inactive for the Eagles' season-opening 30–17 victory over the Washington Redskins. During the second quarter, starting cornerback Darby dislocated his ankle, sidelining him for 4–6 weeks. On September 17, 2017, Douglas made his professional regular season debut against the Kansas City Chiefs and finished with four solo tackles and a pass deflection in the 27–20 loss.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs - September 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170kan.htm |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On September 17, 2017, Douglas earned his first career start at nickelback alongside Jalen Mills and Patrick Robinson and recorded four combined tackles (three solo), defended a pass, and had his first career interception on a pass thrown by New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning to wide receiver Brandon Marshall during a 27–24 victory against the New York Giants.{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles - September 24th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709240phi.htm |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 12, 2017, Douglas made a season-high three pass break ups and also made two solo tackles and intercepted a pass by Cam Newton during a 28–33 victory at the Carolina Panthers. He was inactive as a healthy scratch in Week 15 as the Eagles defeated the New York Giants.{{cite web| title=Why Eagles should dress Rasul Douglas against the Oakland Raiders |url=https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/philadelphia-eagles/2017/12/eagles_should_dress_rasul_doug.html |access-date=January 28, 2025 |website=Lehighvalleylive.com |date=December 20, 2017}} He finished his rookie season with 25 combined tackles (23 solo), 11 passes defended, two interceptions in 14 games and five starts.{{Cite web |title=Rasul Douglas 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DougRa00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

The Philadelphia Eagles finished first in the NFC East with a 13–3 record, clinching a first round bye. On January 13, 2018, Douglas appeared in his first career playoff game, but was limited to special teams during a 15–10 victory against the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round. On February 4, 2018, Douglas appeared in Super Bowl LII as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, appearing on special teams during a 41–33 victory against the New England Patriots.{{cite web | last=Jones | first=Lindsay H. | title=Super Bowl 2018: Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots in stunner | website=USA Today | date=2018-02-05 | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2018/02/04/super-bowl-2018-score-philadelphia-eagles-new-england-patriots/305840002/ | access-date=2024-10-09}}

{{see also|2018 Philadelphia Eagles season}}

During training camp, Douglas competed to be the starting nickelback and primary backup cornerback against Sidney Jones, Daryl Worley, Avonte Maddox, De'Vante Bausby, and Chandon Sullivan. Head coach Doug Pederson named Douglas as the fourth cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind starters Ronald Darby and Jalen Mills, as well as nickelback Avonte Maddox.{{cite web| title=Eagle's depth chart 2018: 53-man roster addition| url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2018/9/1/17808730/eagles-depth-chart-2018-53-man-roster-edition-philadelphia-cuts-news-atlanta-falcons-week-1-news |access-date=January 28, 2025 |website=BleedingGreenNation.com |author=Brandon Lee Gowton |date=September 1, 2018}}

On September 6, 2018, Douglas appeared in the Philadelphia Eagles' home-opener against the Atlanta Falcons and broke up a pass and made his first career interception off a pass thrown by Matt Ryan to wide receiver Julio Jones during a 12–18 victory.{{cite web| title=Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles - September 6th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809060phi.htm |access-date=January 29, 2025 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On December 9, 2018, he racked up nine solo tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass attempt by Dak Prescott during a 23–29 loss at the Dallas Cowboys. The following week, Douglas collected a season-high 14 combined tackles (11 solo) during a 30–23 victory at the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15. He finished his sophomore season in 2018 with a total of 58 combined tackles (48 solo), four pass deflections, and three interceptions in 16 games and seven starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Rasul Douglas stats (2018)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DougRa00.htm |access-date=January 29, 2025 |website=Pro Football Reference}}

The Philadelphia Eagles finished the 2018 NFL season second in the NFC East with a 9–7 record to clinch a Wildcard spot. On January 6, 2019, Douglas started in the first playoff game of his career and collected eight solo tackles and broke up a pass during a 16–15 victory at the Chicago Bears in the NFC Wildcard Game.{{cite web| title=Wild Card - Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears - January 6th, 2019| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901060chi.htm |access-date=January 29, 2025 |website=Pro Football Reference}}

{{see also|2019 Philadelphia Eagles season}}

Throughout training camp, Douglas competed against Ronald Darby, Jalen Mills, Avonte Maddox, Sidney Jones, and Cre'Von LeBlanc to be a starting cornerback.{{cite web| title=Eagles 2019 Training Camp Battles: How Cornerback Shakes Out| url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/eagles_2019_training_camp_battles__how_cornerback_shakes_out_phi/170757/ |access-date=February 7, 2025 |website=NBCPhiladelphia.com| author=Dave Zangaro| date=July 15, 2019}}

Head coach Doug Pederson named Douglas a backup cornerback to begin the season and listed him fourth on the depth chart, behind starting cornerbacks Ronald Darby and Sidney Jones and nickelback Avonte Maddox.{{cite web| title=Philadelphia Eagles 2019 Depth Chart| url=https://www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-eagles-2019-depth-chart/# |access-date=February 7, 2025| website=PhillyVoice.com| author=Jimmy Kempski| date=September 10, 2019}}

In Week 6, he collected a season-high six combined tackles (five solo) during a 34–27 victory at the Minnesota Vikings. He finished the 2019 NFL season with a total of 35 combined tackles (24 solo) and ten pass deflections in 16 games and six starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Rasul Douglas stats (2019)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DougRa00.htm |access-date=February 7, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}

{{see also|2020 Philadelphia Eagles season}}

Douglas competed against Avonte Maddox, Cre'von LeBlanc, and Nickell Robey-Coleman to be the No. 2 starting cornerback opposite Darius Slay. On September 5, 2020, the Philadelphia Eagles waived Douglas during final roster cuts.{{cite web |last1=Gowton |first1=Brandon Lee |title=Eagles waive trio of disappointing draft picks |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2020/9/5/21424249/nfl-cuts-eagles-sidney-jones-rasul-douglas-shareef-miller-news-howie-roseman-draft-picks-roster-bgn |website=Bleeding Green Nation |access-date=September 5, 2020 |language=en |date=September 5, 2020}}

{{see also|2020 Carolina Panthers season}}

On September 6, 2020, the Carolina Panthers claimed Douglas off waivers.{{Cite web |last=Kosko |first=Nick |date=September 6, 2020 |title=Panthers claim Rasul Douglas, Shareef Miller off waivers |url=https://247sports.com/Article/Rasul-Douglas-Shareef-Miller-Carolina-Panthers-claimed-off-waivers-Philadelphia-Eagles-Penn-State-West-Virginia-151136583/ |access-date=September 6, 2020 |website=247Sports}} Head coach Matt Rhule named him the third cornerback on the depth chart, behind starters Donte Jackson and rookie Troy Pride, to begin the season. By Week 2, he was promoted to starter alongside Donte Jackson after surpassing Troy Pride on the depth chart. On October 11, 2020, Douglas racked up a season-high eight combined tackles (six solo) and broke up a pass as the Panthers won 23–16 at the Atlanta Falcons. The following week, he made one solo tackle and a season-high three pass deflections during a 16–23 loss against the Chicago Bears in Week 6. On October 23, 2020, the Carolina Panthers placed Douglas on the reserve/COVID-19 list and he was subsequently sidelined for two games (Weeks 7–8).{{cite news |author=Simmons, Myles |title=Panthers activate Joey Slye, Trent Scott, place Rasul Douglas on reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-activate-joey-slye-trent-scott-place-rasul-douglas-on-reserve-covid-19- |website=Panthers.com |date=October 23, 2020 |access-date=November 5, 2020}} On November 2, 2020, the Panthers activated Douglas from their reserve/COVID-19 list.{{cite news |author=Simmons, Myles |title=Panthers activate Rasul Douglas from reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-activate-rasul-douglas-from-reserve-covid-19-list |website=Panthers.com |date=November 2, 2020 |access-date=November 5, 2020}} He finished the 2020 NFL season with a total of 62 combined tackles (50 solo) and nine pass deflections in 14 games and 11 starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Rasul Douglas stats (2020)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DougRa00.htm |access-date=February 7, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}

{{see also|2021 Las Vegas Raiders season}}

On April 19, 2021, the Las Vegas Raiders signed Douglas.{{cite news |title=Raiders sign CB Rasul Douglas |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/las-vegas-raiders-sign-cb-rasul-douglas-2021 |website=Raiders.com |date=April 19, 2021 |access-date=April 19, 2021}} During training camp, Douglas competed to be a starting cornerback against Trayvon Mullen, Damon Arnette, Amik Robertson, Isaiah Johnson, and Nate Hobbs. On August 23, 2021, the Las Vegas Raiders released Douglas.{{cite web|title=Raiders re-sign T Devery Hamilton, release CB Rasul Douglas|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/re-sign-devery-hamilton-release-cb-rasul-douglas-nfl-2021|website=Raiders.com|date=August 23, 2021}}

{{see also|2021 Houston Texans season}}

On August 25, 2021, the Houston Texans signed Douglas. On August 31, 2021, he was released by the Houston Texans.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (8-31-2021)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-8-31-2021|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=August 31, 2021}}

On September 3, 2021, Douglas was signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals.{{cite web|title=Former First-Round Pick Josh Doctson Lands On Practice Squad|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/former-first-round-pick-josh-doctson-lands-on-practice-squad|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=September 3, 2021}}

{{see also|2021 Green Bay Packers season}}

On October 6, 2021, the Green Bay Packers signed Douglas off the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad, following injuries to starting cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Kevin King.{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2021 |title=Packers sign CB Rasul Douglas |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-cb-rasul-douglas |access-date=October 6, 2021 |website=Packers.com}} On October 17, 2021, Douglas appeared in his first game as a member of the Green Bay Packers after replacing backup cornerback Isaac Yiadom after Yiadom committed a pass interference penalty on the opening drive. Douglas made five solo tackles in his debut with the Packers in Week 6 as they won 24–14 at the Chicago Bears. Going into Week 7, head coach Matt LaFleur named Douglas the third cornerback on the depth chart behind starting cornerbacks Eric Stokes and Chandon Sullivan and made him the starting nickelback. On October 28, 2021, Douglas made a season-high nine solo tackles, deflected two pases, and had his first interception with the Packers on a haul mary pass thrown by Kyler Murray to wide receiver A. J. Green in the end zone during the final seconds to seal a 24–21 win at the Arizona Cardinals.{{cite web |last1=Kerr |first1=Jeff |title=Packers' Rasul Douglas seals victory over Cardinals after spending time on Arizona practice squad in October |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/packers-rasul-douglas-seals-victory-over-cardinals-after-spending-time-on-arizona-practice-squad-in-october/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=October 29, 2021 |date=October 28, 2021}} Leading into a Week 10 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, defensive coordinator Joe Barry named Douglas a starting cornerback alongside Eric Stokes, supplanting Kevin King who had returned from injury.

On November 28, 2021, Douglas made six combined tackles (three solo), a career-high four pass deflections, and intercepted a pass from Matthew Stafford that was intended for Cooper Kupp and returned it 33 yards to score his first career touchdown during the third quarter of a 36–28 win over the Los Angeles Rams.{{cite web |last1=Western |first1=Evan "Tex" |title=Packers defeat Rams 36–28 behind Rasul Douglas, AJ Dillon, and Randall Cobb |url=https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2021/11/28/22806645/packers-defeat-rams-36-28-behind-rasul-douglas-aj-dillon-and-randall-cobb |website=PackersWire |publisher=SB Nation |access-date=November 29, 2021 |date=November 28, 2021}} For his performance, Douglas received his first National Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week honor.{{Cite web|last=Scott|first=Jelanl|date=December 1, 2021|title=Bengals RB Joe Mixon, Bucs RB Leonard Fournette among NFL Players of the Week|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bengals-rb-joe-mixon-bucs-rb-leonard-fournette-among-nfl-players-of-the-week|access-date=December 1, 2021|publisher=National Football League}} Immediately the following week, on December 12, 2021, Douglas made two solo tackles, one pass deflection, and recorded his second consecutive interception return for a touchdown after intercepting a pass by Bears quarterback Justin Fields to wide receiver Darnell Mooney en route to a 45–30 victory against the Chicago Bears.{{cite web | last=Hart | first=Mike | title=Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas has another pick-six | website=USA Today | date=December 13, 2021 | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2021/12/12/packers-cornerback-rasul-douglas-returns-another-interception-td/6489988001/ | access-date=December 13, 2021}} On December 25, 2021, Douglas made five solo tackles, two pass deflections, and a career-high two interceptions on passes Baker Mayfield, including one with the Browns driving for a potential game-winning drive with under a minute to play In a 24–22 Christmas Day victory over the Cleveland Browns.{{Cite web |last=Boyd |first=Austin |date=December 24, 2021 |title=DB Raiders Cut in Training Camp Named Pro Bowl Alternate With New Team |url=https://heavy.com/sports/las-vegas-raiders/rasul-douglas-pro-bowl/ |access-date=April 8, 2022 |website=Heavy.com |language=en-US}} He finished the season with 57 combined tackles (52 solo), 13 pass deflections, a career-high five interceptions, and two touchdowns in 13 games and nine starts.

{{see also|2022 Green Bay Packers season}}

On March 19, 2022, the Green Bay Packers signed Douglas to a three–year, $21.00 million extension that includes an initial signing bonus of $5.30 million.{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=March 19, 2022 |title=Rasul Douglas re-signing with Packers on three-year deal |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/03/19/rasul-douglas-re-signing-with-packers-on-three-year-deal/ |access-date=March 20, 2022 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} Head coach Matt LaFleur named Douglas the third cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind starters Jaire Alexander and Eric Stokes.

In Week 3, Douglas collected a season-high eight solo tackles and made two pass deflections during a 14–12 win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On October 23, 2022, Douglas racked up a season-high ten combined tackles (five solo) and a season-high three pass deflections as the Packers lost 21–23 at the Washington Commanders. The following week, he recorded six solo tackles, one pass break up, a season-high one sack, and intercepted a pass thrown by Josh Allen during a 17–27 loss at the Buffalo Bills. In Week 10, Douglas became a starting cornerback alongside Jaire Alexander for the last eight games of the season after Eric Stokes injured his ankle and was inactive for the rest of the season. He did the season with 85 combined tackles (69 solo), 13 pass deflections, four interceptions, one forced fumble, and one sack in 17 games and 12 starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Rasul Douglas stats (2022) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DougRa00.htm| access-date=February 7, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}

{{see also|2023 Green Bay Packers season}}

Douglas began the regular season as a starting cornerback alongside Jaire Alexander due to Eric Stokes beginning the season on the physically unable to perform list. He started in the Green Bay Packers' season-opener at the Chicago Bears and collected a season-high eight combined tackles (six solo) and had one pass deflection during their 38-20 victory.

On October 31, 2023, Douglas along with a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft were traded to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick (91st overall; which the Packers would use to draft Ty'Ron Hopper).{{Cite web|first=Alec|last=White|date=October 31, 2023|title=Source: Bills acquire CB Douglas from Packers|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/buffalo-bills-agree-to-terms-to-acquire-cb-rasul-douglas-from-green-bay-packers|accessdate=October 31, 2023|work=BuffaloBills.com}}{{Cite web |date=October 31, 2023 |title=Packers announce trade with Bills |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-trade-with-bills |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=Packers.com}} Before Week 10, head coach Sean McDermott named Douglas a starting cornerback alongside Dane Jackson, supplanting Christian Benford.

On November 19, 2023, Douglas had four combined tackles (two solo), a season-high three pass deflections, one fumble recovery, and intercepted two pass attempts thrown by Zach Wilson as the Bills routed the New York Jets 32–6.{{Cite web |last1=Miller |first1=Ryan |last2=Maiorana |first2=Sal |title=Bills vs. Jets score: New York benches Zach Wilson for Tim Boyle |url=https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2023/11/19/buffalo-bills-vs-new-york-jets-score-highlights-stats-josh-allen/71640036007/ |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=Democrat and Chronicle |language=en-US}} On December 31, 2023, Douglas made two combined tackles (one solo), a season-high three pass deflections, intercepted two passes by Bailey Zappe, and returned one interception 40–yards for a touchdown as the Bills defeated the New England Patriots 27–21. He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for a stand-out game in Week 17 against the Patriots.{{Cite web|first=Grant|last=Gordon|date=January 3, 2024|title=Source: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Packers QB Jordan Love highlight players of the week|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-packers-qb-jordan-love-highlight-players-of-the-week|accessdate=January 3, 2024|work=NFL.com}} He finished the 2023 NFL season with 61 combined tackles (47 solo), a career-high 14 pass deflections, five interceptions, three fumble recoveries, one sack, and a career-high two touchdowns in 16 games and 15 starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Rasul Douglas stats (2023)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DougRa00.htm |access-date=February 7, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} Douglas earned an overall grade of 81.0 from Pro Football Focus, ranking 12th among all qualifying cornerbacks.

Douglas tore his MCL at some point during the season, but did not miss any games, and played the Bills' final postseason game on the torn ligament.{{Cite web |last=Dunne |first=Tyler |date=September 3, 2024 |title=Rasul Douglas is playing a different game |url=https://www.golongtd.com/p/rasul-douglas-is-playing-a-different |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=www.golongtd.com |language=en}} The Buffalo Bills finished the 2023 NFL season first in the AFC East with an 11–5 record, clinching a playoff berth and first round bye. On January 21, 2024, Douglas made two combined tackles (one solo) and forced a fumble as the Bills lost 24–27 to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round.

During the off-season, linebackers coach Bobby Babich was promoted to defensive coordinator and former No. 1 starting cornerback Tre'Davious White departed to join the Los Angeles Rams during free agency. Throughout training camp, Douglas competed to be the No. 1 starting cornerback against Christian Benford and Kaiir Elam. Head coach Sean McDermott named Douglas and Benford the starting cornerback duo to begin the season.{{cite web| title=Bills' initial 53-man roster of 2024 NFL season by position group| url=https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-2024-53-man-roster-position-group| access-date=February 8, 2025| website=si.com| date=August 27, 2024}}

On September 29, 2024, Douglas collected a season-high seven combined tackles (five solo) as the Bills lost 10–35 at the Baltimore Ravens. In Week 14, he made six combined tackles (four solo) before exiting in the third quarter of 42–44 loss at the Los Angeles Rams after suffering an injury while giving up a touchdown to Cooper Kupp. He injured his back and subsequently missed the next two games (Weeks 15–16).{{cite web|title=Rasul Douglas injury update: Bills cornerback injured giving up touchdown to Cooper Kupp| url=https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2024/12/08/rasul-douglas-injury-update-buffalo-bills-cornerback-ribs-taylor-rapp-cooper-kupp-touchdown/76854737007/ |access-date=February 8, 2025 |website=democratandchronicle.com| author=Ryan Miller| date=December 8, 2024}} He finished the season with 58 combined tackles (43 solo), five pass deflections, and one forced fumble in 15 games and 15 starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Rasul Douglas stats (2024)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DougRa00.htm |access-date=February 7, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} His overall grade was 59.2 from Pro Football Focus in 2024.{{cite web| title=Bills cornerback named top 3 free agent but Buffalo may prioritize signing his teammate| url=https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2025/02/03/rasul-douglas-buffalo-bills-free-agent-contract-landing-spots-green-bay-packers-minnesota-vikings/78104209007/ |access-date=February 8, 2025| website=democratandchronicle.com| author=Ryan Miller| date=February 3, 2025}}

The Buffalo Bills finished the 2024 NFL season first in the AFC East with a 13–4 record, clinching a wild card position.

On January 19, 2025, Douglas made six combined tackles (five solo) and secured a 27–25 Divisional Playoff win by recovering an onside kick in the final minute against the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |title=Bills 27-25 Ravens (Jan 19, 2025) Game Recap |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401671886 |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=ESPN |language=en}}

Douglas grew up in East Orange, New Jersey, where he and his six other siblings were raised by his grandmother, and attended East Orange Campus High School. Douglas welcomed his first child, son Jeremiah Lusar Douglas, with his girlfriend Ny-Asia Franklin on October 2, 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/20936/from-dollar-menu-to-gourmet-how-eagles-rasul-douglas-beat-hunger-odds|title=From dollar menu to gourmet: How Eagles' Rasul Douglas beat hunger|first=Tim|last=McManus|publisher=ESPN|date=May 11, 2017|access-date=October 11, 2018}}

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