Colton Dowell - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Let go by Pittsburgh The Steelers waived Dowell on Sunday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Dowell was claimed off waivers by the Steelers on Friday, lasting just two days with the franchise. The wide receiver clearly did not make a very strong impression with the quarterback room or coaching staff and will once again be subject to waivers.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Steel City The Steelers claimed Dowell off waivers from the 49ers on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Dowell will get an opportunity to make an impression on the Steelers' coaching staff during training camp. He's unlikely to make the 53-man roster for the regular season, but a strong audition in training camp and preseason games could be enough for the 2023 seventh-rounder to stick around on the practice squad. He last saw NFL regular-season action during his rookie campaign with the Titans, when he caught one pass (on two targets) for three yards over 10 games while contributing mostly on special teams.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by San Francisco The 49ers waived Dowell on Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Dowell signed a reserve/future deal with the 49ers in January, making it through a week of training camp before being waived. The 2023 Titans seventh-round pick was waived so the 49ers could sign offensive lineman Kion Smith in a corresponding move. The injuries to Vederian Lowe (ankle), Carver Willis (concussion) and Nick Zakelj (upper body) likely correlate to the final decision. If Dowell clears waivers, he will become a free agent able to sign with any team.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to future deal The 49ers signed Dowell to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.

Impact Dowell has bounced around the NFL this season, residing on the Titans' and Ravens' practice squad for separate stints. The wide receiver was not elevated for any regular-season games in 2025 and will look to seize the opportunity to play for the 49ers in 2026.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Works out for Atlanta Dowell (undisclosed) worked out for the Falcons on Tuesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dowell was cut from the Ravens' practice squad with an injury settlement in October, but he's apparently now healthy enough to work out for teams. Dowell hasn't appeared in a regular-season NFL game since 2023 with the Titans.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from Baltimore's practice squad The Ravens cut Dowell (undisclosed) from the practice squad with an injury settlement Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Dowell joined the Ravens' practice squad Monday, but he will no longer be a part of the organization after being let go Saturday. The nature and severity of his injury isn't clear, but once he's fully healthy, Dowell will look to join a team in need of extra help on special teams and at wide receiver.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Baltimore The Ravens signed Dowell to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Dowell tore his ACL in December 2023 and missed the entire 2024 season. He was cut by the Titans this past July but will now get a look from the Ravens via the practice squad.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Tennessee The Titans waived Dowell on Friday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dowell was sidelined for the entire 2024 season after rupturing his ACL against the Texans in late December of 2023. He was cleared to participate in OTAs and minicamp, but he will not be a part of the Titans' roster in training camp and will explore his next opportunities if he clears waivers. The 2023 seventh-rounder appeared in 10 regular-season games in his rookie year and caught one pass on two targets for three yards while mostly serving on special teams.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in OTAs Dowell (knee) was an active participant in Tennessee's OTAs on Tuesday.

Impact Dowell was sidelined for the entirety of last season after tearing his ACL and meniscus in Week 17 of the 2023 the campaign but is healthy again. The 2023 seventh-round pick saw limited action offensively during his rookie campaign has he caught just one pass for three yards and saw the majority of his playing time on special teams. Dowell will likely have a similar role during the season should he make the team's final roster.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 18 Dowell (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Dowell will remain on the reserve/PUP list to close out the campaign after he tore his ACL and meniscus in Week 17 of last season. The 2023 seventh-round pick will look to have a healthy offseason and compete for a roster spot next summer.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Thursday Dowell (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact After being designated for return from the PUP list Dec. 16 and having his 21-day evaluation window opened, Dowell was a limited participant in six straight practices before upgrading to full participation Wednesday. He was unable to repeat full participation a day later, however, which could hurt his chances of being available to play in Sunday's season finale versus the Texans. The Titans will have to activate Dowell from the PUP list by Saturday in order for him to be eligible to suit up in Week 18.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Week 17 Dowell (knee) has been ruled out for the Titans' Week 17 matchup versus the Jaguars, Jim Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site.

Impact Dowell has spent the entire season on the reserve/PUP list and will have to wait another week to try and make his debut. Head coach However, Brian Callahan said that Dowell will have an outside chance of playing in the team's Week 18 matchup versus the Texans.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return in Week 16 Dowell (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.

Impact Dowell practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week but will remain on the reserve/PUP list and miss the Titans' divisional matchup Sunday. The UT Martin product has yet to suit up this season after tearing his ACL in December of 2023, but he was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Monday, suggesting a return to the field is in the near future.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes next step Dowell (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Monday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Dowell now has a 21-day window to practice with the team, which will take him to the end of Tennessee's season. However, he could be activated beforehand and still appear for the team this year. The UT Martin product suffered a torn ACL in December of last year and has been out of action since, so it may take him some time still to get back up to speed.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready Dowell (knee) will remain on the reserve/PUP list for Week 8, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Dowell suffered a ruptured ACL in January and has been on the PUP list since the Titans opened training camp in July. It's not clear how much longer he'll still be on the sidelines, but once he's designated to return, he'll still have a 21-day window to practice with the team before being added to the active roster.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to reserve/PUP list Dowell (knee) was placed on the reserve/PUP list by the Titans on Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The wide receiver will have to miss the team's first four regular season games but can return in October. Dowell caught one pass for three yards on 50 offensive snaps in 2023, his rookie season. The 2023 seventh-round pick will try to compete for a depth role upon his return.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens camp on PUP The Titans placed Dowell (knee) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dowell was placed on the Titans' injured reserve list in January after rupturing the ACL and meniscus in his right knee in Week 17, so it's no surprise that he will begin training camp on the PUP list. The 2023 seventh-round pick out of UT Martin registered one catch for three yards, as well as three tackles across 139 special teams snaps.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for IR Dowell (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Dowell sustained a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee during the Titans' Week 17 loss, so it's no surprise that he'll end his season on IR. The rookie wide receiver out of UT Martin finishes his 2023 campaign with one catch for three yards, while also logging three total tackles on 139 special teams snaps.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Don't Make the Same Mistakes Over Again | Colton Dowell Media Availability Titans WR Colton Dowell addresses reporters during a Live Press Conference on Wednesday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Healthy scratch in Week 8 Dowell (coach's decision) will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Dowell will head to the bench with Treylon Burks (knee) making his return in Week 8. The wide receiver will now wait for his next chance to appear in a game with Tennessee.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays just one snap on offense Dowell played 15 total snaps -- 14 on special teams and one on offense -- in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Ravens in London.

Impact Inactive for each of the first three games of his career, Dowell has now dressed in three straight contests, but he has yet to carve out much of a role on offense. The rookie seventh-round pick has played just 16 offensive snaps over the last three weeks, drawing just one target during that span. Dowell could find himself back on the inactive list coming out of the Titans' Week 7 bye if Treylon Burks is able to play after missing each of the past three contests with a knee injury.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What a Week: Titans Rookie WR Reminisces on NFL Debut, and 'Colton Dowell Day' in Lebanon At a City Council meeting, Lebanon Mayor Rick Bell proclaimed October 3rd to be “Colton Dowell Day” in Lebanon.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Can't Get Behind, Can't Get Relaxed | Colton Dowell Media Availability Titans WR Colton Dowell addresses the media after the Titans Preseason Week 3 game vs. the Patriots at Nissan Stadium.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Colton Dowell, Tennessee Titans, Wide Receiver Colton Dowell is a 6-3, 190-pound Wide Receiver from Lebanon, TN.

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Studying and Getting More Comfortable | Colton Dowell Media Availability Titans WR Colton Dowell addresses the media on Wednesday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

JUNE 7, 2023 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

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