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Panthers' Rico Dowdle in line for bigger role with Chuba Hubbard out The Carolina Panthers will turn to Rico Dowdle to handle the bulk of the ground attack after ruling out fellow running back Chuba Hubbard fo...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Deadspin | Panthers' Rico Dowdle in line for bigger role with Chuba Hubbard out Deadspin | Panthers' Rico Dowdle in line for bigger role with Chuba Hubbard out

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Why Cowboys let Rico Dowdle leave, doing the Panthers' RB depth chart a major solid | Sporting News This will work out well for Carolina at least.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Set to start Sunday Coach Dave Canales said Dowdle will start Sunday against the Dolphins with fellow RB Chuba Hubbard (calf) ruled out for the contest, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hubbard wasn't able to practice this week due to a lingering calf injury, and while he'll be inactive this weekend, Canales labeled him "day-to-day," meaning Dowdle's time as the Panthers' No. 1 backfield option may be contained to one game. In reserve role this season, Dowdle has averaged 3.0 yards on his 28 carries, hauled in five of six targets for 20 yards and scored a rushing touchdown in four games. Having said that, he racked up 1,079 rushing yards last year as the Cowboys' primary RB, so he can handle a large workload if needed. Trevor Etienne and DeeJay Dallas will be on hand for any reps that don't go to Dowdle.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four takeaways from Friday, including Rico Dowdle ready to step in for Chuba Hubbard Dave Canales also said he's hoping Ja'Tavion Sanders and Jalen Coker are back sooner rather than later, and more from Friday's final prep fo...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Likely headed for Week 5 start Dowdle is expected to serve as the Panthers' starting running back for Sunday's game against the Dolphins with Chuba Hubbard (calf) likely to be sidelined for the Week 5 contest, D...

Impact Hubbard didn't take part in practices Wednesday and Thursday, and unless he takes a dramatic step forward in his activity Friday, he could be ruled out for Sunday's contest heading into the weekend. After signing a one-year, $2.75 million deal with Carolina in the offseason, Dowdle has served as Hubbard's top backup through the first four games, carrying 28 times for 83 yards (3.0 YPC) and a touchdown to go with five catches for 20 yards on six targets. Despite his poor efficiency so far with Carolina, Dowdle is coming off a 1,079-yard rushing season with Dallas and is likely to rank as the Panthers' preferred option out of the backfield ahead of fourth-round rookie Trevor Etienne, who has primarily served as a return specialist through the first four weeks and didn't see his first extended action on offense until garbage time of the Panthers' 42-13 loss to the Patriots last Sunday.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard out vs. Miami with calf injury, Rico Dowdle to start

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales says running back Chuba Hubbard will miss Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Dolphins look to forge ahead without Tyreek Hill, beginning Sunday against the Panthers

The Miami Dolphins face a challenge as they prepare to play Carolina without star wide receiver Tyreek Hill

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Locker Room Sound | Rico Dowdle on taking advantage of opportunities Dowdle spoke about staying ready to step into a bigger workload if needed and what he's seeing with the Miami defense.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers' Chuba Hubbard misses second practice, status for Sunday vs. Dolphins in doubt

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has missed his second straight day of practice, raising doubts about his availability for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Panthers take enormous step backward after getting blown out by the Patriots

The Carolina Panthers have faced a tough setback with their 42-13 loss to the New England Patriots

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Underwhelms in Week 4 Dowdle rushed nine times for 32 yards and caught his only target for minus-2 yards in Sunday's 42-13 loss to the Patriots.

Impact The first-year Panther has now received double-digit touches in each of his last two games. Although Sunday's loss was a blowout, seven of Dowdle's 10 touches came in the first half while the game was still competitive, suggesting he's carved out a valuable role in Carolina's offense. However, he still worked behind Chuba Hubbard, who tallied 69 yards on 13 touches over 34 offensive snaps. Dowdle was also inefficient with the ball in his hands Sunday, averaging just 3.0 yards per touch. He's expected to continue serving as the Panthers' top reserve running back ahead of a Week 5 matchup against the Dolphins.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inside The Numbers: Falcons at Panthers in Week 3 A look at the stats and snap counts from the Panthers' win over the Falcons in the home opener, including Rico Dowdle's first touchdown in C...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Role keeps growing Dowdle recorded 10 rushes for 30 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-0 win over the Falcons. He added one reception on one target for eight yards as well as one kick return for 21...

Impact The Panthers enjoyed a blowout win, though that doesn't appear to be the only reason for Dowdle's increased usage. He was the exclusive running back on a possession that began late in the fourth quarter, which accounted for half of his carries and his touchdown, but Chuba Hubbard returned to the game on the following possession. Hubbard is still the clear lead back in Carolina, but Dowdle has seen his touch total increase every week of the season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Dowdle rushes for a short fourth-quarter TD Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle rushes up the middle for a 1-yard touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers dominate Falcons 30-0 for first win of the season

The Carolina Panthers have earned their first win of the season, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 30-0 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Rico Dowdle bounces off defenders to get to the outside Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle evades initial Atlanta Falcons tacklers to gain five yards.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • NFL.COM

More touches in Week 2 Dowdle rushed six times for nine yards and caught his only target for 10 yards during Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Despite Dowdle seeing a larger role than he did in Carolina's opener, he played just 29 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Week 2. The 27-year-old has struggled with efficiency through his first two games with the team, averaging only 2.3 yards on his nine carries. Starter Chuba Hubbard recorded 77 total yards and a touchdown on 15 touches in Sunday's loss, and Dowdle doesn't have a clear path to more volume heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

More touches in Week 2 Dowdle rushed six times for nine yards and caught his only target for 10 yards during Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Despite Dowdle seeing a larger role in the Panthers' offense when on the field in Week 2, he played just 29-percent of the team's offensive snaps. The 27-year-old has also struggled with efficiency through his first two games in Carolina, averaging only 2.9 yards per touch. Meanwhile, backfield mate Chuba Hubbard recorded 77 total yards and a touchdown on 15 touches in Sunday's loss, likely further solidifying Dowdle's role as Carolina's top reserve running back heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five touches in Week 1 Dowdle rushed three times for 12 yards and caught two of three targets for four yards during Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact The first-year Panther underwhelmed in his regular-season debut, playing just 22 of the team's 64 offensive snaps. Dowdle, who rushed for 1,079 yards with the Cowboys last season, appears firmly behind Chuba Hubbard in Carolina's backfield. Hubbard's 43 offensive snaps lead to 19 touches for 89 total yards and one touchdown. However, the game script favored the pass, which likely limited Dowdle's opportunities, as the Panthers trailed by as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss. Dowdle is expected to serve as the Panthers' top backup running back again in Week 2 against the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panther Talk | August 18, 2025 This week on Panther Talk, Anish, Jim and Eugene speak with Dave Canales, Rico Dowdle, and Brycen Tremayne about the Panthers preseason loss...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Rico Dowdle on his early impressions on the offense "We have a lot of playmakers," the running back said.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Rico Dowdle Presser | August 18, 2025 Rico Dowdle speaks with the media following Monday's practice.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers given every reason to trade for local college star in preseason The Carolina Panthers still face many questions ahead of the 2025 campaign, but there is no doubting the run game. Chuba Hubbard and Rico Do...

AUGUST 18, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

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