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Elevates to top backup role Dowdle is expected to serve as the Cowboys' top backup running back behind Tony Pollard with Ezekiel Elliott (calf) inactive for the contest, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning...

Impact So long as the contest remains competitive, expect Pollard to see the overwhelming share of snaps and touches out of the backfield, as Dowdle -- an undrafted rookie out of South Carolina -- has yet to be entrusted with a meaningful role on offense. Since logging three carries on three snaps in garbage time Week 6 against Arizona, Dowdle's action has come exclusively on special teams over the subsequent seven games.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could be active Sunday Dowdle will likely be activated from the Cowboys' practice squad if Ezekiel Elliott is inactive as expected, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Dowdle saw a little bit of action in the Arizona Monday night debacle in Week 6, carrying the ball three times for 13 yards. In four years at South Carolina, he wasn't the full-time back, peaking at 764 rushing yards in his freshman year.

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

South Carolina looks for improvement from revamped offense

South Carolina coach Will Muschamp worked this offseason to overhaul the Gamecocks' offense after the team faltered at the end of last season

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

South Carolina seeking improvement in challenging season

South Carolina coach Will Muschamp is desperate to see improvement in what looks more and more like another difficult season

AUGUST 31, 2020 • Associated Press

South Carolina RB Lloyd out for year with knee injury

One of South Carolina tailback MarShawn Lloyd is out for the season with a torn knee ligament

AUGUST 20, 2020 • Associated Press