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Miami Dolphins reportedly in contact with potential Jalen Ramsey replacement
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The Miami Dolphins have begun shopping All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey after the two sides agreed it's in everyone's best interest to part ways. While a deal isn't imminent, Miami is beginning to explore potential replacements for Ramsey next season.
According to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald , the Dolphins have been in contact with free-agent cornerback Rasul Douglas . The 30-year-old cornerback spent last season with the Buffalo Bills .
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Douglas, a third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, was a journeyman for most of his career. From 2020-'21, he bounced around with the Carolina Panthers , Las Vegas Raiders , Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals . The 6-foot-2 defensive back spent most of that time on practice squads.
Douglas then blossomed with the Green Bay Packers after being signed off the Cardinals' practice squad. From 2022-'23, he recorded 9 interceptions and held opponents under a 62 percent completion rate in 33 starts with Green Bay and Buffalo.
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However, he struggled in 2024. Across 15 starts, per Pro Football Reference , he allowed 518 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns and a career-worst 122.0 QB rating when targeted in coverage. He's developed a reputation for being a gambler in coverage, resulting in a higher frequency of interceptions at the cost of getting burned.
He would likely be an immediate starter in Miami if Ramsey is traded. Currently, Kader Kohou , Storm Duck and Sam Smith are poised to compete for three starting spots at cornerback. With Ramsey on the way out, Douglas would also provide a much-needed veteran presence in the cornerback room.
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