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Caleb Douglas
WR · MIA · 22 yrs · exp 0 · Texas Tech
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#158
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#63
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Latest: Sep 7, 2026 · 2,822
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Caleb Douglas - Listed as starter
sleeper-rotowire+18 stories · 30dSource unavailable
Douglas is listed as a starting wide receiver on Miami's initial depth chart headed into Week 1 against the Raiders. Douglas is slotted in as the X receiver, alongside Jalen Tolbert at the Z and Malik Washington as the slot man for Miami. A third-round pick out of Texas Tech back in April, Douglas has been running with the first-team offense most of the summer. He logged 17 offensive snaps during the preseason, catching one of his two targets for 28 yards, before being rested for the third exhibition. This Dolphins offense projects to be a low-scoring one, and it remains to be seen if Malik Willis will be able to carry any of his pass catchers to fantasy relevance
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Malik Washington Has a Clearer Path to a Starting Role
Washington’s path to a starting WR spot on the Dolphins improves after Hill’s release and Waddle’s trade
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Caleb Douglas Worth a Late-Round Pick After Strong Camp Showing
Caleb Douglas has earned significant buzz during training camp and preseason, making him a potential late-round fantasy pick. Despite concerns about the Dolphins' offense and quarterback Malik Willis' accuracy, Douglas is positioned to be a Week 1 starter and could lead the team in receiving due to a weak wide receiver room
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Ranking every NFL team's WR room: Cowboys and Bengals battle for top spot; Chiefs not helping Patrick Mahomes
Even in an NFL where the run game has been resurgent in recent seasons, the passing game is still king. After all, the reason we've seen teams lean more into the run of late is because defenses have prioritized taking away explosive passes. They are more content to let offenses try to beat them with the body blows of a series of runs, betting they can't do it without making mistakes before they reach the end zone. Because the NFL is still a passing league, wide receivers have never been more important. We've seen evidence of that in recent offseasons, as the financial market for wideouts has exploded and now tops $40 million per year. Of course, you can't just get away with having one good wide receiver. You need to build a receiver room that can threaten defenses in a variety of ways -- at least, if you want to have a really good offense. And with that in mind, we set out to rank the league's receiver rooms from worst to best: This one is fairly obvious. After moving on from Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle , the Dolphins have the most barren wide receiver room in the league. There are hopes for rookies Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell , the latter of whom is coming off a major injury, but there's nothing we can count on here. The Raiders are lucky the Dolphins exist. The top options in this room are Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor , along with potentially Jack Bech and rookie Malik Benson . It's not an inspiring group. This might be too low for the Browns, but with such an unproven room, it was hard to push them any higher. KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston could make this ranking look silly if they get off to fast starts to their respective careers. With Rashee Rice still looking hobbled after rehabbing his knee injury in jail and Xavier Worthy again banged up in camp, the Chiefs might be counting on training-camp star Cyrus Allen to be a real factor, rather than a mere curiosity. That's a dangerous game to play. Tennessee had arguably the worst receiver room in the NFL last season and upgraded with Carnell Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson , but the depth is still questionable. Thirty-two-year-old Calvin Ridley is looking like the No. 3, while Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike are up next. There doesn't appear to be a true game-changing talent among the group. If Alec Pierce were definitively healthy rather than merely working his way back from offseason ankle surgery -- and therefore in question for Week 1 and perhaps beyond -- the Colts would probably rank higher. He's a good player, as is Josh Downs . But the depth beyond them, even with Keenan Allen in the fold, is still questionable. The Bills brought in DJ Moore to be their No. 1 wideout this year. He took a step back last season in Chicago and is now trying to recapture the form he had a few years ago. Khalil Shakir is a slot slot/gadget option. But the room beyond those players ( Josh Palmer , Keon Coleman , Skyler Bell ) is uninspiring. If Jordyn Tyson were healthy, the Saints would definitely rank higher, especially given how good Tyson looked during training camp. As is, though, you have to knock New Orleans because outside of Chris Olave , there is nobody on the depth chart that really scares you -- even if DeVaughn Vele had a solid stretch to end last season. Malik Nabers is working his way back from a serious knee injury. He seems on his way to full health, but we obviously can't know for sure until we see him on the field. Beyond him, the depth chart looks like it's clearing out for rookie Malachi Fields , because Darius Slayton and Darnell Mooney are role players and Calvin Austin III just tore up his knee. Garrett Wilson is awesome. Adonai Mitchell is somewhat tantalizing. Omar Cooper Jr . is apparently working his way up the depth chart after seeming like he may have been behind return specialist Isaiah Williams early in the preseason. If Mitchell taps into his talent and Cooper hits the ground running, the Jets could be better than expected. Terry McLaurin is a b [... truncated ...]
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Malik Washington Strengthening His Hold on a Starting Role
Malik Washington's performance strengthens his hold on a starting role in the Dolphins' receiving corps
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Malik Willis' Elite Rushing Potential Makes Him Top Upside Play at the Position
Malik Willis' rushing potential makes him a top upside play at the position
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Caleb Douglas Sits Against Giants, Further Cementing Role in Dolphins' Offense
Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas did not see any game action in the Dolphins' 26-3 preseason loss to the New York Giants. With no reported injuries or soreness, Douglas likely sat due to his standing in the Dolphins' starting offense. The third-round pick has spent most of training camp and the preseason with the first-team offense, was listed as a starter on the unofficial depth chart, and is now too important to risk in a preseason game. Miami's receiver room remains lackluster, with Malik Washington and third-round pick Chris Bell expected to operate alongside Douglas. However, it appears the former Texas Tech receiver is an integral piece of this offense and should be considered in the late rounds of fantasy drafts
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FA: Caleb Douglas added, Jordyn Tyson dropped
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Adds: Caleb Douglas. Drops: Jordyn Tyson
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Caleb Douglas Making Strong Case for WR1 Role in Miami
Caleb Douglas, WR, MIA, making strong case for WR1 role, emerging as top threat
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Caleb Douglas: Returns to practice, avoids serious injury
Douglas (lower body) returned to practice Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update
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Caleb Douglas - Returns to practice, avoids serious injury
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Douglas (lower body) returned to practice Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. The rookie third-round pick apparently is fine after making an early exit from Monday's practice. He was the subject of fantasy attention before that, catching one of two targets for 28 yards while playing with Miami's starters in a 20-7 preseason loss to Washington on Friday. Douglas made a spectacular, one-handed grab, though only after poor footwork cost him a sideline catch earlier on the drive. He has a real shot to start Week 1
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Caleb Douglas - Exits Monday's practice early
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Douglas (undisclosed) exited Monday's practice early, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. The rookie was seen walking off with trainers during Monday's session but later returned to the sidelines, though his day was done from a participation standpoint. The exact nature of Douglas' issue is unclear at this point, but his ability to return to practice this week will settle that. Douglas is one of several young Dolphins looking to make a splash in a revamped receiver room this season
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Waiver: Caleb Douglas added, KeAndre Lambert-Smith dropped
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Adds: Caleb Douglas. Drops: KeAndre Lambert-Smith
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Dolphins rookie WR Caleb Douglas has "pretty incredible" catch in preseason debut
The third-round pick is on track for a big role in the Miami offense
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Dolphins rookie WR Caleb Douglas has "pretty incredible" catch in preseason debut
Dolphins rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas’s work in practice this summer earned him a spot in the starting lineup for the team’s preseason opener and it didn’t take long for the third-round pick to stand out against the Commanders. On the Dolphins’ first third down on their opening drive, quarterback Malik Willis fired a ball down the right side of the field to Douglas. Commanders cornerback Antonio Hamilton got his hands on the rookie and drew a flag for pass interference, but Douglas was able to extend his left hand, tip the ball in the air and then pull it into his body for a 28-yard gain. “It was pretty incredible and I look forward to watching it on tape,” head coach Jeff Hafley said, via C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald . It was Douglas’s only catch of the night as the Dolphins went on to score a touchdown on the only drive of the game for the first team, but it was a good sign that the practice highlights translated into a game setting. More of the same once the regular season starts will make Douglas look like a steal in Miami’s first draft with Hafley and General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan on the job
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Waiver: Caleb Douglas added
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Adds: Caleb Douglas
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Caleb Douglas Runs with First Team in Preseason Opener, Continues to Climb Depth Chart
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Caleb Douglas ran with the first-team offense during Friday's preseason contest against the Washington Commanders. He finished the game with two targets, one catch, and 28 receiving yards. The final box score doesn't nearly tell the full story. Not only did Douglas run his routes with the first-team offense (including quarterback Malik Willis), but he also made a spectacular one-handed catch while being covered. This natural playmaking ability should allow Douglas to climb up the depth chart rather quickly. Ever since being drafted in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech, the 22-year-old has been pushing for a larger role. As it stands, he's in the mix to fetch high-value targets in a relatively depleted receiver room that also features Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, and Tutu Atwell, as well as rookies Douglas, Kevin Coleman, and Chris Bell (knee). Douglas is a solid bench option for 2026 fantasy football, and he could emerge as a deep-league flex if the Dolphins offense can put together sustained drives
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NFL preseason 2026: Eight teams that need August reps the most, from Dolphins to Browns
The NFL preseason is upon us, and this is where roster spots are solidified. Depth charts form and position battles are settled. All 32 coaching staffs use these exhibition matchups to figure out who fits their systems best and to unearth gems that went overlooked during the draft. Whether fans care or not, the preseason is important, and it's important for some teams more than others. There are first-year head coaches getting their feet wet, new quarterbacks in new situations and massive questions that need answering before things kick off for real in September. Below, we will break down eight NFL teams that need this preseason the most for one reason or another. New QB : The Miami Dolphins don't have a quarterback battle, but they do have a new signal-caller. Malik Willis flashed starting potential in limited action with the Green Bay Packers over the last two years, but it was a pretty small sample size. However, he proved he could run Matt LaFleur's system. Now, Willis is learning a new Bobby Slowik system and does not have the kind of weaponry he benefited from in Green Bay. These preseason reps are essential. WR battle : Speaking of weaponry, who will be Willis' primary receivers with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle gone? That remains to be seen. Malik Washington is the returning leader, but Miami also brought in Jalen Tolbert and TuTu Atwell in free agency. Then, there are the rookies. In the third round, the Dolphins drafted the 6-foot-4 Caleb Douglas and then Chris Bell out of Louisville, who is coming off a torn ACL. Two rounds later, Miami landed Kevin Coleman Jr . out of Missouri, who was a productive slot weapon. So which one of these players is going to stand out the most? Chance to look at the secondary: The Dolphins' secondary has some question marks and appears to be one of the worst in the NFL on paper. To make matters worse, several players on the back end are banged up right now as well. New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan spent the No. 27 overall pick on former San Diego State corner Chris Johnson , who figures to start immediately. He was named the 2025 Mountain West Co-Defensive Player of the Year after allowing the lowest passer rating (10.9) in the FBS last season. That cornerback room also includes Jason Marshall Jr., Darrell Baker Jr. , Storm Duck , Marco Wilson and JuJu Brents. Believe it or not, Marshall and Wilson are the only ones healthy right now. At safety, Dante Trader Jr. , Zayne Anderson , Lonnie Johnson Jr. and Louis Moore are competing for spots. Also, keep an eye on fifth-round pick Michael Taaffe out of Texas. This was a First Team All-SEC player who could surprise some people despite his size. A lot to be sorted out in Miami's secondary. QB battle : It's obvious. Instead of relying on Cleveland Browns reporters and social media, we finally get to see how this quarterback battle is shaping up for ourselves. I'm guessing Deshaun Watson probably has the inside track for the job, but at the same time, I don't have to tell you that he's been terrible ever since being dealt from Houston. Shedeur Sanders wasn't great as a rookie, but he did inject some hope into the franchise. It's clear his internal clock is slow, and that's something that has to change if he's going to be a legitimate starter in this league. I'm not going to change my initial prediction that Watson will win this battle, but I'd love to see Sanders make it a tough call for Todd Monken. Remade offensive line : Did you know the Browns are the only team since 1970 to lose its top five offensive line starters all in the same offseason? Granted, this unit wasn't good in 2025 and was hit hard by injuries, but it's true. Cam Robinson , Joel Bitonio , Ethan Pocic , Wyatt Teller and Jack Conklin are gone. This year, first-round pick Spencer Fano is expected to start at left tackle, Zion Johnson at left guard, Elgton Jenkins at center, Teven Jenkins at right guard and then the versatile Tytus Howard at right tackle. All of the [... truncated ...]
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A Mixed Bag for Malik Willis in Joint Practice
In what was his first competitive work against another team since taking over as the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins, Malik Willis showcased some of the highs and lows that fantasy managers will likely need to endure for the 2026 season. In a joint practice with the Commanders on Wednesday, Willis found success, as he has through much of camp, when targeting rookie Caleb Douglas, who was recently named a starter and praised before practice by head coach Jeff Hafley. Willis also threw an interception to Mike Sanristil that was returned for a touchdown. Those types of ups and downs are to be expected from a first-time starter on one of the more talent-depleted offenses in the league, but an area highlighted by team writer Travis Wingfield, and the reason Willis is worthy of a late-round selection in single-quarterback drafts, is his rushing upside. Wingfield notes that Willis broke contain several times and scrambled for what would have been lengthy gains in a real game scenario. Willis provides one of the highest rushing floors in the league, and if he can simply keep things on track offensively while avoiding costly mistakes, he has a chance to far surpass his current ADP of QB21
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