Robert Edward Douglas II (born July 25, 1982) is a former

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who played for the

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in the

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. He played

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at the

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Professional career

Douglas was not selected in the

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. The

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signed him as a free agent on April 27, 2005, and to the practice squad on September 4, 2005. Douglas missed training camp due to an injury. The Titans waived Douglas on November 1, 2005. On December 20, 2005, Douglas signed with the

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practice squad. On January 12, 2006, the

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signed Douglas to a future/reserve contract. The team waived Douglas on July 24, 2006, to make room on the roster to sign quarterback

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. The

signed Douglas on August 15, 2006, then waived him on August 28. Douglas then signed with the

and was on the practice squad until being waived on September 12, 2006. Douglas then signed with

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team

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on November 28, 2006, and was waived on March 14, 2007, before the season. While signed with the Brigade, Douglas entered "other league exempt" status, after the

signed Douglas to the practice squad on December 26, 2006. At training camp, Douglas was the only fullback on the roster. Douglas played in only one NFL regular season game in his career, on September 23, 2007. He sat out the rest of the season due to a knee injury. The Giants won

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after the season. The Giants waived Douglas on August 30, 2008.

Personal life

Robert has a child in northern New Jersey. He currently lives in northeastern New Jersey.

References

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