Howie Roseman Aims to Reunite with Veteran CB Free Agent to Bolster Depth

Philadelphia, PA – April 14, 2025, 04:23 AM PDT

Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman is targeting a reunion with veteran free agent cornerback Rasul Douglas to bolster the team’s secondary depth.

Douglas, 34, who played for the Eagles from 2017 to 2019, is a free agent after a 2024 season where he recorded 3 interceptions and 7 pass breakups with the Buffalo Bills.

The Eagles’ secondary has thinned out after losing Darius Slay and C.J. Gardner-Johnson, leaving Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean as the primary starters.

Roseman, known for strategic veteran signings like Ndamukong Suh in 2022, sees Douglas as a cost-effective addition to guide the young cornerbacks.

Douglas, with a PFF coverage grade of 71.0 in 2024, brings experience from 92 career games, making him a reliable CB2 option for Vic Fangio’s system.

The proposed deal is a one-year contract worth $1.9 million, fitting the Eagles’ tight cap space of $18.125 million while they prioritize extensions for Jalen Carter and Quinyon Mitchell.

Douglas’ familiarity with the Eagles’ culture and his 2017 Super Bowl LII experience with the team make him a seamless fit for another championship run.

The signing would provide stability for tough 2025 road games against the Lions and Bills, ensuring the Eagles’ defense remains elite post-Super Bowl LIX