Caleb Douglas appeared in an NFL game for the first time on Sunday. He and Chris Bell started at wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins in the season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. Douglas looked shaky at first. Later, Malik Willis got the ball to him for a 25-yard gain. The Dolphins held their most experienced receiver back for the opener. That left the receiving duties to a young group. The team fielded a young group at receiver. That group generated interest as potential waiver-wire pickups prior to kickoff. The young group faced extra attention. Analysts suggested the group could stand out in a rookie receiving class. Douglas's only reception counted in the stat sheet for 25 yards.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis finds wide receiver Caleb Douglas for 25-yard gain - NFL.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis finds wide receiver Caleb Douglas for 25-yard gain NFL.com
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Dolphins-Raiders Week 1 Halftime Observations - Sports Illustrated
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Dolphins sit team's most veteran receiver for season opener against Raiders - Miami Herald
Dolphins sit team's most veteran receiver for season opener against Raiders Miami Herald