Rasul Douglas Faces Competition for Starting Role

Newly-signed cornerback Rasul Douglas faces a significant challenge for playing time in the Washington Commanders' secondary. Reports indicate that third-year cornerback Mike Sainristil has earned the nod over Douglas in early assessments. The competition for defensive snaps under new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones is expected to intensify throughout the 2026 training camp and preseason as the coaching staff evaluates their options.