CB Rasul Douglas does not anticipate Packers reunion

While responding on X to a fan’s question regarding a potential Green Bay reunion, Douglas made it clear he does not think that will happen. The 29-year-old played 36 games with the Packers during his tenure with the team, a run which came to an end when he was sent to the Bills ahead of the 2023 trade deadline. Douglas was a full-time starter in Buffalo, but he was not retained this spring.

The Seahawks lined up a free agent visit with Douglas in May, an indication of interest on the team’s part. No deal came of it, however. The former third-rounder is also known to be a potential Dolphins target as Miami prepares for a 2025 cornerback setup not featuring Jalen Ramsey. Alongside the likes of Kendall Fuller, Asante Samuel Jr. and Mike Hilton, Douglas will look to line up his next opportunity before NFL training camps open next month.

Talk of a Douglas return to Green Bay came about in the wake of the Jaire Alexander release. The Packers moved on from the two-time Pro Bowler after no trade partner could be found and a restructure could not be agreed to. Alexander’s absence leaves Green Bay without a full-time starter at the cornerback spot, but a move aimed at replacing him this summer should not be expected at this point.

Matt Schneidman of The Athletic writes an outside addition is not anticipated in the wake of Alexander’s release (subscription required). Green Bay has returnees Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine along with free agent addition Nate Hobbs atop the CB depth chart entering training camp. The team has also experimented with receiver Bo Melton at corner, although a full-time position change is not currently being planned.

The Packers find themselves near the top of the league in terms of spending power with over $35MM in cap space. An addition to their secondary would therefore be affordable, but pursuing one of the available options – especially Douglas – would come as a surprise.