Hugh

Douglas

Wow. Douglas will go down as one of the biggest busts in recent free agent history, not even making it to his second season with the Jags. Following N.D. Kalu’s injury, rumors of a Douglas return to Philadelphia are likely.

He’s nearing the end of the line. He was active for the Super Bowl, but didn’t play a snap. He’s no longer an IDP option.

That explains his lack of playing time in the Super Bowl. He also played with a torn biceps and will have surgery for the shoulder injury soon. At 33, his NFL future is murky.

That didn’t take long. Douglas will hope to fill N.D. Kalu’s void at end, although he’ll likely play in a rotation. The Eagles acted quickly, with both Washington and Chicago showing serious interest immediatley.

He never recovered from offseason shoulder surgery. It wouldn’t be shock if he re-joined the team later in the season.

He’ll be a spokesman and work in community relations. It’s unlikely Douglas will ever play again, unless the team suffers massive injuries at defensive end. If this is it, Douglas may best be remembered for slamming Bears QB Jim Miller to the ground on his passing shoulder while “blocking” during an interception return in the 1992 NFC Championship Game. The hit forced the NFL to change its rules on such returns so that no one not directly involved in the play can be touched.

His injuries and inconsistent play made it easy for Douglas to stay. He’s no longer an IDP option, but can be a useful reserve for the Eagles.

The free agent bust at defensive end could be released with a tiny cap hit after June 1st. The Jaguars could use a veteran on their line, however, and just hopes he returns to his form as a member of the Eagles.

The former sack artist says he is rejuvenated, but he may have little left in the tank. IDP players don’t need to bet on a comeback season.