Rasul Douglas quickly endeared himself to Packers fans after being signed off the Cardinals’ practice squad in October 2021. His breakout moment came almost immediately—sealing a thrilling Week 8 win over the undefeated Cardinals with a game-ending interception of Kyler Murray. That play kickstarted a career resurgence in Green Bay, where Douglas went on to tally a career-best five interceptions that season and added four more in 2022.
He began 2023 as a starter in the Packers’ secondary but was dealt to the Buffalo Bills at the trade deadline, where he finished out both the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Now a free agent, Douglas finds himself on the open market once again.
With Green Bay thin at cornerback following the release of Jaire Alexander, speculation has grown about a possible reunion. Asked about the idea, Douglas offered a calm, straightforward reply—neither ruling it out nor expressing strong expectations. His veteran presence and familiarity with the system make him a logical fit if the Packers look to stabilize their secondary with experience.
Rasul Douglas threw some cold water on the idea of a Green Bay reunion—at least for now. When a fan suggested the possibility on X (formerly Twitter), Douglas replied bluntly: “Don’t think that will happen buddy.”
Another fan chimed in, saying he hoped to see Douglas back in a Packers uniform. The veteran corner responded with humor, writing: “They got Bo Melton,” referring to the Packers’ young wide receiver in a tongue-in-cheek way that suggested the team might already be set in his eyes.
While Douglas’s comments don’t completely close the door, they hint that a return to Green Bay isn’t currently on the table—or at least, not from his perspective.
Rasul Douglas’s tongue-in-cheek reference to Bo Melton highlights the unusual — and somewhat desperate — measures the Packers appear to be considering in the secondary. The team’s decision to give the wide receiver reps at cornerback during mandatory minicamp suggests that even with the additions of Nate Hobbs in free agency and rookie Micah Robinson in the draft, Green Bay is still actively experimenting to plug depth concerns at the position.
At the top of the depth chart, Hobbs, Keisean Nixon, and Carrington Valentine form a solid trio — but the drop-off behind them is steep. If any of the three miss significant time, the already thin unit becomes a liability. Rather than aggressively adding veterans, the front office seems to be banking on internal development and the coaching chops of new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley to elevate the young core.
That said, the NFL has a way of reshuffling plans quickly. While Douglas may not see a reunion on the horizon, his familiarity with LaFleur’s system, his locker room credibility, and his history of late-season impact make him a strong candidate for a midyear return — should injuries or underperformance force the Packers to pivot.
