Packers Trade Cornerback Rasul Douglas to Bills Amid Defensive Struggles

Buffalo Bills acquire cornerback Rasul Douglas from the Green Bay Packers in a trade to strengthen force after Tre'Davious White's injury; Packers free up substantial cap space for 2024.

• The Green Bay Packers have traded cornerback Rasul Douglas and a 2024 fifth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick. Douglas had one interception and six pass breakups for the Packers this season. He has been a key part of Green Bay's defense over the last three years with 10 interceptions and 32 pass defenses.
• Douglas's move to the Bills comes after Pro Bowl cornerback Tre'Davious White was ruled out for the year with a torn Achilles tendon, leaving a significant gap in the Bills' secondary. Douglas, an experienced player with a knack for ball retrieval and tackling well, is expected to be a valuable addition to the Bills' defensive team.
• Douglas, 29, has been a consistent starter since his time with the Philadelphia Eagles, having started 39 games over the last four seasons. However, his departure from the Packers opens up an opportunity for rookie seventh-round pick Carrington Valentine to start opposite Alexander.
• The trade sees the Packers free up about $6.5 million in cap space for 2024. It is pointed out that GM Brian Gutekunst’s track record has been hit or miss with third-round picks, with only a fraction of his choices making significant contributions in recent years.
• Douglas is expected to start for the Bills as soon as he's ready, helping to strengthen both the starting unit and depth of the Bills' secondary. His addition is anticipated to significantly reduce the opponents' ability to get the ball out quickly against a weakened secondary, providing the Bills’ pass rush with more time to create impactful plays.

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