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The Chargers could use another cornerback ahead of the 2026 season. General manager Joe Hortiz has maintained a more conservative approach to free agency, but there are still cost-efficient options available on the market.
Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus listed Rasul Douglas as an unsigned free agent who could make a huge impact in 2026.
"Douglas finds himself in a similar position to 2025, still without a new logo to don despite the arrival of late March. Yet it’s not because of Douglas’ performance last season, which was outstanding. Among 69 qualified cornerbacks in 2025, Douglas placed 21st in PFF coverage grade (72.6), 10th in passer rating allowed (72.6) and tied for 17th in reception rate given up (54.7%)," Locker writes.
"The yearly volatility of cornerbacks age 30 or older is high, which likely explains the lack of interest in Douglas so far. On top of that, he himself has been highly inconsistent, finishing with a 51.6 coverage grade in 2024. Nonetheless, if Douglas maintains his tremendous coverage acumen in 2026, he’ll be another bargain — and one of the league’s best signings regardless of position."
The Chargers could use more depth behind Donte Jackson, Tarheeb Still, and Cam Hart. Perhaps, Douglas could be a strong veteran option to join Chris O'Leary's defense.
In 2025 with the Dolphins, Douglas appeared in 15 games, recording 62 tackles, 13 passes defensed, and two interceptions.
The Bolts have made it a priority to build the unit around veterans, including Khalil Mack, Derwin James, and Denzel Perryman. Adding Douglas would align with that trend.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers could sign this unsigned free agent cornerback
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Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus listed Rasul Douglas as an unsigned free agent who could make a huge impact in 2026.
"Douglas finds himself in a similar position to 2025, still without a new logo to don despite the arrival of late March. Yet it’s not because of Douglas’ performance last season, which was outstanding. Among 69 qualified cornerbacks in 2025, Douglas placed 21st in PFF coverage grade (72.6), 10th in passer rating allowed (72.6) and tied for 17th in reception rate given up (54.7%)," Locker writes.
"The yearly volatility of cornerbacks age 30 or older is high, which likely explains the lack of interest in Douglas so far. On top of that, he himself has been highly inconsistent, finishing with a 51.6 coverage grade in 2024. Nonetheless, if Douglas maintains his tremendous coverage acumen in 2026, he’ll be another bargain — and one of the league’s best signings regardless of position."
The Chargers could use more depth behind Donte Jackson, Tarheeb Still, and Cam Hart. Perhaps, Douglas could be a strong veteran option to join Chris O'Leary's defense.
In 2025 with the Dolphins, Douglas appeared in 15 games, recording 62 tackles, 13 passes defensed, and two interceptions.
The Bolts have made it a priority to build the unit around veterans, including Khalil Mack, Derwin James, and Denzel Perryman. Adding Douglas would align with that trend.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers could sign this unsigned free agent cornerback
Continue reading...
