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On YouTubeCarolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 18
NFL.com releases RB rankings, both Panthers RBs crack the top 30
NFL.com dropped their starting running back rankings for the 20205 regular season, and the Carolina Panthers have two backs featured in the top 30 of the 64 running backs ranked.
Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 15
Rico Dowdle Seeking Multiyear Deal, Lead Role; Unlikely To Re-Sign With Panthers?
After spending his first five NFL seasons in Dallas, where he eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the first time in 2024, running back Rico Dowdle left for Carolina last March.
Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15
Panthers RB Rico Dowdle Wants Bigger Role In 2026 After Being Phased Out Down Stretch
When Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard went down briefly with an injury, RB Rico Dowdle stepped in with back-to-back games over 200 scrimmage yards. Although Dowdle went on to get at least 15 touches in seven of the next 10 games, he ended the year with 15 total touches in the two most important games of the season.
The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to win a Conference Championship game before turning 27 years old can you name in five minutes?
Carolina Panthers News / LWOSports.com / January 14
Four Potential Landing Spots for Unrestricted Free Agent Rico Dowdle in 2026
Coming off his second consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season, Rico Dowdle is set to be one of the top running backs available in 2026 NFL free agency. After
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 13
Rico Dowdle points finger at Panthers' O-line after late-season fade
It's no secret that Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle ended the season with a whimper. His struggles were well-documented, and he was essentially benched for Chuba Hubbard in the playoff game.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 13
Rico Dowdle prediction would be terrible news for Carolina Panthers
It’s the offseason for 24 NFL teams (including the Carolina Panthers) that are looking to get better in 2026. When it comes to free agency, the “legal” tampering period begins on March 9, and the NFL’s new fiscal year starts at 4:00 pm ET on March 11.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 12
Rico Dowdle accurately dubbed big loser from Wild Card Weekend
On Saturday afternoon at Bank of America Stadium, the NFC South champion Carolina Panthers gave it their all against the talented and favored Los Angeles Rams.
Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / January 11
Rico Dowdle reveals free agency plans amid diminished role with Panthers
Rico Dowdle will be an unrestricted free agent in March. The Panthers tailback projects as one of the better veteran running back options on the market, if he decides to leave Carolina.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11
Panthers’ Rico Dowdle drops eye-opening free agency admission after crushing Rams loss
The Carolina Panthers’ season has come to a close after their 34-31 Wild Card Round loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Now, the Panthers have a crucial decision to make on Rico Dowdle.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 9
5 keys to the Panthers shocking the world, upsetting Rams
The Carolina Panthers are virtually the biggest home underdogs in NFL playoff history. Never before has a team been so universally expected to lose. They face, admittedly, an exceptionally tough challenge.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 5
Refs may have taken a Rico Dowdle TD away with incorrect whistle
Rico Dowdle was an unfortunate victim of a horrible referee blunder on Saturday. The refs blew a play dead when he could have, because it was a fumble and not an incomplete pass, advanced the ball.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 4
Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle partnership illustrates team-building fail for Panthers
The Carolina Panthers, on paper, had a good problem in 2025: two starting-level running backs. Chuba Hubbard was phenomenal in 2023 and 2024, and Rico Dowdle was strong (better earlier in the year) once given the reins.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 3
Panthers should be livid over calls (and non-calls) in Week 18 loss to Buccaneers
The Carolina Panthers missed another chance to clinch the NFC South on Saturday night by dropping a tough 16-14 decision to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4
Referee Brad Allen got roasted for his inexplicable ruling in Bucs, Panthers game
Referee Brad Allen straight up got a play completely wrong when announcing a ruling during Saturday’s game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 3
Controversial officiating mistake costs Panthers in second half vs Bucs
It's difficult to blame referees for a loss in the NFL, but they can be held accountable for individual mess-ups that cost teams. The Carolina Panthers were just subject to a really egregious one.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 2
Carolina Panthers insider reveals the most important player vs. Bucs
Though his overall impact on the team's success is a little overstated, Rico Dowdle has been a crucial player for the Carolina Panthers this year. He's not dragging them to wins anymore, but he absolutely did against the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 1
Panthers’ Rico Dowdle good to go vs. Buccaneers. What about Robert Hunt?
The Carolina Panthers will have an opportunity to claim the NFC South with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. When they take the field, the Panthers will have one of their best offensive weapons at their disposal.
Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 31
Panthers’ Rico Dowdle returns to practice ahead of Week 18 Bucs showdown
The Carolina Panthers travel to Florida to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to begin Week 18 on Saturday evening. This game is for all the marbles … kind of.
Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / November 7
Rico Dowdle Injury Update: RB’s Status Revealed Ahead of Panthers-Saints
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle missed Wednesday’s practice with a quadricep injury and was a limited participant on Thursday. However, it sounds like the Panthers are just being cautious, and he should be good to play on Sunday against the rival New Orleans Saints, as he does not carry an injury designation.
Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3
Keegan-Michael Key had the perfect reaction to Rico Dowdle’s TD celebration
Keegan-Michael Key thinks he owes Rico Dowdle an apology. Key reacted after Dowdle was flagged for doing a famous celebration inspired by a “Key & Peele” sketch.
Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / November 2
Dave Canales' gamble pays off in Panthers' win over Packers
This was a major decision by the Panthers head coach, and it worked.
Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 2
Rico Dowdle got flagged for doing a famous TD celebration
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was flagged for breaking out a familiar touchdown celebration during his team’s game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / October 16
Will Panthers soon have 'two-headed monster' in backfield?
The Carolina Panthers have a quandary at running back.
The 'Last 1,000-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / October 13
Panthers RB Rico Dowdle roasts Cowboys after backing-up trash talk
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle warned the Dallas Cowboys, his former club, that they had "got to buckle up" ahead of the Week 6 game involving the teams at Carolina's Bank of America Stadium. Dowdle then torched the Cowboys for 239 scrimmage yards in a 30-27 win.
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