CBS Sports: Eagles’ Targets valuable veteran Super Bowl LII Champion in Free Agency

Free agency activity has slowed across the NFL as the Draft draws near, but some notable veterans, like Rasul Douglas, a former Philadelphia Eagle, are still unsigned. The Eagles selected Douglas in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He played three seasons in Philadelphia and was a member of the squad that won Super Bowl LII. The cornerback has since played for the Green Bay Packers, the Carolina Panthers, and most recently, the Buffalo Bills.

The 29-year-old veteran showed his ongoing dependability in the secondary last season by recording 58 total tackles in 15 games with Buffalo. Spotrac projects that Douglas will sign a three-year contract costing somewhat more than $35 million, which is the going rate for a cornerback of his ability. Douglas really came into his own as a top-tier cornerback with the Packers, displaying his football IQ and ball-hawking skills during that period. His ability to make quick interceptions demonstrated his worth as a defensive playmaker.

A reunion with Douglas may make sense for both sides, especially because the Eagles may be trying to increase the depth of their secondary. Douglas’ leadership and experience would help the cornerback room, and Philadelphia’s familiarity with his skill set and temperament would facilitate his smooth return to the team.

Douglas, who is 6′ 2″, is a great size addition to the position, which enables him to help the run game and compete with larger receivers. His ability to adjust to different schemes originates from his eight-year NFL career spent in a variety of defensive systems. Douglas has established himself as a dependable NFL cornerback with championship experience who can add instant value to a competing squad, regardless of whether he goes with another team or stays in Philadelphia. Regardless matter where he ends up next, Eagles supporters will never forget his role in the team’s first Super Bowl triumph.