The Minnesota Vikings are considering signing veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas, who is currently a free agent. Despite having a deeper cornerback roster than last year, the Vikings may benefit from adding more experience.
Key points
Minnesota Vikings are considering signing Rasul Douglas
Douglas is currently a free agent
Vikings' cornerback room is deeper than last year
Adding a veteran could enhance team experience
Douglas previously played for the Green Bay Packers
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Vikings Linked to Veteran CB in Free Agency
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Last year, when the Minnesota Vikings needed summer cornerback depth, some argued that the club should sign veteran Rasul Douglas. Fast forward to May 2026, and that’s happening once again — the same guy.
Minnesota’s CB room looks deeper than last year, but one more veteran would still make sense.
Douglas Would Add Size and Experience to Flores’ Secondary
Do the Vikings really need another cornerback?
Rasul Douglas reacts after a penalty during a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. Rasul Douglas Vikings
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Rasul Douglas reacts after a pass interference penalty during third-quarter action against the Cleveland Browns, showing visible frustration on Aug 23, 2018, in , Ohio, as the preseason contest unfolded at FirstEnergy Stadium in an unusual low-scoring exhibition result. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports.
Q&A
Why are the Vikings interested in signing Rasul Douglas?
The Vikings are looking to bolster their cornerback depth, and adding a veteran like Rasul Douglas could provide valuable experience.
What is Rasul Douglas's current status in free agency?
Rasul Douglas remains a free agent and has not yet signed with any team.
How does the Vikings' cornerback depth compare to last year?
The Vikings' cornerback room is considered deeper than last year, but they still see the need for another veteran presence.
Which team did Rasul Douglas previously play for?
Rasul Douglas previously played for the Green Bay Packers before becoming a free agent.
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PFSN’s Jacob Infante outlined the league’s Top 25 free agents, with Douglas checking in at No. 10.
He explained Douglas’ availability and connected him to the Vikings, “The Dolphins needed a stopgap starting option at cornerback last year, and Rasul Douglas filled that role admirably. He had two interceptions and ranked No. 15 in the league in PFSN’s CB Impact Scoring at 84.3.”
“He’ll be 31 in August, so he’s hardly a long-term solution for any team, but he should get the chance to battle for a starting role. 2026 Predicted Team: Minnesota Vikings.”
In 2025, Minnesota ended up rolling with Jeff Okudah at CB3 after many fans’ requests to sign a guy like Douglas. Okudah later struggled and suffered a season-ending injury after six underwhelming games.
The PFF and Career Resume
The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Douglas in Round 3 of the 2017 NFL Draft, the same day the Vikings picked running back Dalvin Cook. Since then, he’s forged a career with 135 games, including 93 starts and 21 interceptions.
Here’s his Pro Football Focus resume in the last nine years:
SI.com‘s Nate Gosney made the case for Gosney to the Los Angeles Chargers this week, as well: “One spot remains wide open for a free agent to come in and sign…immediately. That is cornerback, a position that the Chargers lost Benjamin St-Juste to the Green Bay Packers and did nothing to replace the snaps he played in 2025.”
“Douglas has long been linked with the Chargers, dating back to his stint with the Green Bay Packers, where he solidified himself as one of the better cornerbacks in the entire NFL. Midway through 2023, he was traded to the Buffalo Bills, where he continued his prowess as a veteran DB who can learn a new system and thrive.”
Rasul Douglas defends Rashod Bateman during a playoff game at Highmark Stadium. Rasul Douglas Vikings
Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas defends Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman during a contested catch in the second quarter of a playoff matchup, battling on Jan 19, 2025, in Orchard Park, New York, as the AFC Divisional Round game unfolded at Highmark Stadium with physical coverage throughout. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images.
Eight times in his career, Douglas has faced the Vikings as an opponent.
Gosney added about the Chargers angle, “Douglas seems like an outlier (due to his playstyle and multiple years on different teams) and would play the same snaps seen from St-Juste the year before. The Chargers coaching staff knows how to get the best out of players, as seen by St-Juste’s career resurgence in 2025. Why not Douglas as well?”
Minnesota’s Current CBs
While the Douglas free-agent idea is intriguing, the Vikings are actually in a better spot than last year at this time, mainly because they signed veteran James Pierre in March and drafted Stephen F. Austin’s Charles Demmings in April.
This is the CB room before organized team activities later this month:
Unless a training camp injury rattles the Vikings or they just want a cornerback room five defenders deep, Douglas really isn’t needed, especially due to Brian Flores’s defensive practices. He proved last year that he could get by with 3-4 decent corners.
Brian Flores banters with reporters during a press conference at the Vikings training facility. Rasul Douglas Vikings
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores speaks with reporters and outlines defensive adjustments during a media session on Oct 16, 2024, in Eagan, Minnesota, as he discussed scheme progress and accountability at TCO Performance Center while continuing to shape the unit during the 2024 NFL season. Mandatory Credit: YouTube.
