Played half the 1976 expansion season and started one game in the process. Was previously in camp with the Steelers and signed with the Bucs at mid-season 1976. "When Tampa Bay called me I was working in a paper mill at 6am every morning" he recounted. "I just told the boss, 'shoot I gotta go' ". Douglas was invited to camp the following season but did not make the roster. Never played again in the NFL after leaving Tampa Bay.