Dolphins' Rasul Douglas cleared to play against New Orleans after foot injury

### Rasul Douglas returns to lineup Miami Dolphins cornerback Rasul Douglas has been cleared to play against New Orleans after missing two games with a foot injury. His return is expected to stabilize the Dolphins’ secondary rotation, reducing playing time for Ifeatu Melifonwu and Ethan Bonner. > “Douglas has been cleared to return from a two-game absence due to a foot injury, which means there will be less snaps available in the secondary for the likes of Ifeatu Melifonwu and Ethan Bonner.” ### Impact on the Dolphins’ defense Douglas’ availability strengthens Miami’s defensive depth and brings veteran experience back to their coverage unit, which faced extra pressure during his absence. *** **Author summary:** Rasul Douglas is set to rejoin the Dolphins’ defense against New Orleans after recovering from a foot injury, tightening competition in the secondary.

CBS Sports — 2025-11-30