After missing out on losing Kenneth Gainwell in free agency, the Steelers have agreed to terms with running back Rico Dowdle on a two-year, $12.25 million contract, per multiple reports.
Dowdle, 27, is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, one with the Cowboys in 2024 and again last season with the Panthers. Over the past two seasons, Dowdle has also caught 78 passes for 546 yards and four touchdowns. At 5-11 and 215 pounds, Dowdle is a bigger back that will do damage between the tackles. He also averaged 4.6 yards per carry last season, with 3.15 yards per carry after contact.
Dowdle played in Dallas in 2020-24, all five seasons Mike McCarthy was the head coach of the Cowboys. Now, the two are reunited.
Dowdle joins Jaylen Warren in the backfield, giving the Steelers another formidable duo at running back.
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Dowdle added to running back mix
After missing out on losing Kenneth Gainwell in free agency, the Steelers have agreed to terms with running back Rico Dowdle on a two-year, $12.25 million contract, per multiple reports.
Dowdle, 27, is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, one with the Cowboys in 2024 and again last season with the Panthers. Over the past two seasons, Dowdle has also caught 78 passes for 546 yards and four touchdowns. At 5-11 and 215 pounds, Dowdle is a bigger back that will do damage between the tackles. He also averaged 4.6 yards per carry last season, with 3.15 yards per carry after contact.
Dowdle played in Dallas in 2020-24, all five seasons Mike McCarthy was the head coach of the Cowboys. Now, the two are reunited.
Dowdle joins Jaylen Warren in the backfield, giving the Steelers another formidable duo at running back.
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