Caleb Douglas active for Dolphins vs. 49ers, seeks impact in game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Caleb Douglas, the Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver, is active for today's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Douglas had a promising debut, recording five receptions for 94 yards last week. Despite his performance, he started slow today, not receiving a target on the Dolphins' first drive. With the Dolphins' receiving corps lacking experienced players after offseason departures, he is expected to take on a significant role as the season progresses. The team continues to build chemistry under new quarterback Malik Willis, who previously connected well with Douglas.
- •Caleb Douglas is active for the game against the 49ers.
- •He had five catches for 94 yards in his NFL debut.
- •Dolphins' WR corps is the least experienced in the league.
- •Douglas received no targets on the first drive.
- •Malik Willis is the new quarterback for the Dolphins.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Is Caleb Douglas Playing Today? Why Dolphins’ Rookie WR Starts Slow vs. 49ers
"Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas had a great start to his NFL career. In his first game for the Dolphins, he had five catches for 94 yards. He’s a tall, athletic, fast rookie receiver who was picked in the third round. The Dolphins really have no choice but to play him a ton, […] The post Is Caleb Douglas Playing Today? Why Dolphins’ Rookie WR Starts Slow vs. 49ers appeared first on HEAVY.
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