Rico Dowdle - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Sits out walk-through session Dowdle (toe) wasn't present for Monday's walkthrough practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dowdle was unable to practice in any fashion last week before being ruled out ahead of Sunday's 30-27 win over the Bengals. The Steelers will face a quick turnaround for Week 4, when they'll travel to Cleveland for a Thursday night matchup with the Browns. Dowdle's lack of involvement in the team stretch and walkthrough Monday doesn't bode well for his chances of being ready to play three days later.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers bounces back in a big way, but Steelers defense struggles: Report card The Steelers were navigating the absence of some key players including Joey Porter Jr. and Rico Dowdle. Here's how we graded their performan...

1 DAY AGO • USATODAY.COM

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. is inactive for a third straight game as the Bengals visit

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is inactive for the third straight week

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Is Jaylen Warren Playing Today? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Steelers vs. Bengals in NFL Week 3) The Pittsburgh Steelers' running back room is going to be short-handed on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rico Dowdle has already bee...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Steelers Add Promising RB for Bengals Game The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a promising running back to their roster for a Week 3 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. With Rico Dowd...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Steelers face troubling RB situation vs Bengals in Week 3 with Rico Dowdle out, Jaylen Warren questionable for Week 3 game The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a world of trouble, especially because both of their running backs are either out or questionable coming into...

3 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Steelers-Bengals injury report: Travis Homer favored behind banged-up Jaylen Warren The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to lead their backfield with Jaylen Warren against Cincinnati, but Rico Dowdle is out, and Warren remains quest...

3 DAYS AGO • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Ruled out for Week 3 Dowdle (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's gam at Cincinnati, Alan Saunders of Steelers Now reports.

Impact Dowdle missed the fourth quarter of Pittsburgh's Week 2 contest and hasn't practiced since. Jaylen Warren (shoulder) also picked up an injury last week, but he's listed as questionable and seemingly expected to carry the load in Pittsburgh's backfield this week, per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. The Steelers then have a quick turnaround with a Thursday matchup against Cleveland.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Injury Update: Rico Dowdle Ruled Out For Week 3, Locking Jaylen Warren Into Fantasy Football Lineups The latest injury update on Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle and the fantasy football impact.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Not practicing Friday Dowdle (toe) was not spotted during the open viewing window of Friday's practice, Ray Fittipaldo reports.

Impact With Dowdle now absent from the open portion of practice after not participating Wednesday or Thursday, he's looking shaky for Sunday's matchup with the Bengals. Jaylen Warren (shoulder) is also banged up, but he seems to be doing better than Dowdle and could thus be tasked with a large workload for Week 3. The Steelers also have Travis Homer on the roster and Lew Nichols on the practice squad as backfield alternatives, though Homer has largely played special teams throughout his NFL career, while Nichols is a 2023 seventh-round pick with one regular-season appearance to his name.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Thursday Dowdle (toe) didn't practice Thursday, Alan Saunders of Steelers Now reports.

Impact Dowdle has been sidelined for Pittsburgh's first two practices leading up to Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the AFC North rival Bengals, though he at least managed to shed his walking boot Thursday. Jaylen Warren (shoulder) was listed as limited both Wednesday and Thursday. If Dowdle's unable to practice Friday, he'll likely sit out Sunday, which could lead to more touches for Warren in a Steelers backfield that started out close to an even split when both running backs were healthy.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of uniform Thursday Dowdle (toe) was out of his walking boot Thursday but wasn't in uniform at practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dowdle took a step in the right direction by shedding the boot, but his status for Sunday's game against the Bengals remains murky at best since he has yet to practice this week. Jaylen Warren (shoulder), who was listed as a limited participant Wednesday, was in uniform again Thursday. If Dowdle ultimately sits, Warren would be in line to lead Pittsburgh's backfield, with Eli Heidenreich on hand in a change-of-pace role.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joey Porter Jr. gives Steelers hope as injuries pile up before Bengals The Pittsburgh Steelers could regain Joey Porter Jr. against the Bengals, though Rico Dowdle and Jamel Dean opened the week out of practice.

5 DAYS AGO • STILLCURTAIN.COM

No practice to begin Week 3 Dowdle (toe) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact As expected, Dowdle was a spectator to kick off Week 3 prep, after Mike DeFabo of The Athletic previously noted that the running back was sporting a walking boot on his right foot and didn't take part in the Steelers' team stretch prior to Wednesday's session. Head coach Mike McCarthy has yet to reveal the severity of the toe injury that forced Dowdle out of the Steelers' Week 2 loss to the Patriots, but the 28-year-old will likely need to get back on the practice field in some capacity by Friday to have a chance at suiting up this weekend against the Bengals.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wears boot at practice Dowdle (toe) isn't participating in practice Wednesday and was seen wearing a boot on his right foot, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Dowdle having been labeled day-to-day after testing on the toe injury, his presence in a boot suggests the Steelers' lead backfield situation remains worth monitoring ahead of Week 3. If he isn't able to practice or suit up against Jacksonville, Jaylen Warren would be positioned for added work in Pittsburgh's backfield.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Viewed as day-to-day Dowdle "checked out relatively OK" after undergoing testing on his toe injury Tuesday and is considered day-to-day, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Dowdle was carted to the locker room during the second half of Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Patriots, but he appears to have avoided a significant injury. That said, Dowdle's practice participation will warrant monitoring throughout the week before his availability for Sunday's game against the Bengals is determined.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

5 Potential Rico Dowdle Replacements for Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers may need a replacement for Rico Dowdle, at least in the short-term. Dowdle suffered a toe injury in the Steelers' We...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Steelers find themselves at an early season crossroads after a shaky performance in New England

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers are on shaky ground after a miserable loss to New England

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

TreVeyon Henderson runs for a TD and the Patriots pummel Aaron Rodgers in a 20-3 win over Steelers

TreVeyon Henderson ran for a 39-yard touchdown in his season debut, Elijah Ponder added a 19-yard fumble recovery for a score and the New England Patriots’ defense smothered Aaron...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Done for day with toe injury Dowdle has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. He finished with seven carries for 22 yards and two catches for...

Impact After exiting midway through the second quarter due to the toe injury, Dowdle was cleared to return coming out of halftime and picked up four touches (three carries, one catch) over the Steelers' first three possessions of the second half. However, he may have aggravated the injury at some point along the way and will now be shut down for the rest of the day. Jaylen Warren is expected to see the bulk of the snaps and touches out of the backfield for the remainder of the Week 2 contest, with Travis Homer and Eli Heidenreich providing depth behind him.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Dowdle injury makes Steelers' running game an even bigger concern The Pittsburgh Steelers are struggling offensively again vs the Patriots, and an injury to Rico Dowdle could make things even worse.

SEPTEMBER 20 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Makes return to Sunday's contest Dowdle (toe) returned to Sunday's game against the Patriots to begin the second half, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.

Impact Dowdle appeared to injure his toe while attempting to recover an Aaron Rodgers fumble midway through the second quarter. The Steelers had listed Dowdle as questionable to return and kept him out for the remainder of the first half, but the running back will attempt to play through the injury for the final two quarters.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain to return Sunday The Steelers announced that Dowdle is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots due to a toe injury, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Dowdle carried four times for 11 yards and reeled in his lone target for a nine-yard reception before exiting in the second quarter after he appeared to suffer the injury while attempting to recover an Aaron Rodgers fumble, per Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. If the injury prevents Dowdle from returning to the contest, the Steelers would likely lean more heavily on Jaylen Warren both in the running game and as a pass catcher.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Dowdle injury update: Latest news on Steelers RB's status in Week 2 game | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle is dealing with an injury in the first half of the Week 2 game.

SEPTEMBER 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Exits Sunday's contest Dowdle (undisclosed) needed a cart to go to the locker room during Sunday's game in New England, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dowdle exhibited a limp while making his way from the sideline tent to the cart, but the nature of the issue isn't known. At the time of his exit in the second quarter, he had four carries for 11 yards and had hauled in his only target for nine yards.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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