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The Carolina Panthers have made a lot of noise this offseason, bolstering their roster on both sides of the ball to put together a much-improved looking squad heading into 2025.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / June 12

Cowboys have dark-horse candidate for starting running back spot

There’s no other way to put it than to say the Dallas Cowboys were dreadful on the ground in 2024. Rico Dowdle had a breakout season with 1,079 yards rushing, but they still finished just 27th in the league with 1,705 yards as a team.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 11

Carolina Panthers “underrated” running back tandem for 2025 earns high ranking

Moe Moton of Bleacher Report has ranked the league’s Top 10 running back duos entering the upcoming season. Only two teams (Lions and Buccaneers) have a backfield tandem ranked ahead of Dave Canales’s club.

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Carolina Panthers News / Gridiron Heroics / June 9

Carolina Panthers Rookie RB Reveals Plan While Behind Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle on Depth Chart

Coming off a five-win campaign in the 2024 NFL season, the Carolina Panthers are looking to make a big leap forward in Year 2 of Dave Canales’ tenure as the team’s head coach.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Why Cowboys Can Easily Overcome Biggest Offseason Loss

The Dallas Cowboys' run game last season left a lot to be desired, and it wasn't until Rico Dowdle was handed the starting job that things started to trend upward.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 8

New Panthers backfield duo ranked one of NFL's best rushing combos by Fox Sports

The vast majority of the Carolina Panthers' energy this offseason has been spent on improving what was the worst scoring defense in NFL history last season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / June 2

Unexpected Cowboys RB duo projected to lead backfield into 2025

The Dallas Cowboys could potentially have one of the best offensive units in the entire NFL during the 2025 season. The front office got serious with adding a massive piece to the pass game when they made a trade for former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 28

Cowboys' rushing attack gets grim outlook in NFL running back rankings

In 2024, the Dallas Cowboys had one of the worst rushing attacks in the NFL, finishing 27th in yardage and last in touchdowns. The emergence of Rico Dowdle was the only reason they weren’t dead-last in every category as their decision to run it back with Ezekiel Elliott proved to be a mistake.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 27

3 new Dallas Cowboys form healthy running back competition

The Dallas Cowboys have a new look in the backfield this season. After Rico Dowdle signed with the Carolina Panthers and Ezekiel Elliott said goodbye once again, the Cowboys have a number of running backs on the roster fighting for their spot on the depth chart.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 6

Cowboys could trade for former Steelers running back

The Dallas Cowboys will need to make some changes to the running back room this season after Rico Dowdle signed with the Carolina Panthers. The team brought in a number of different players through free agency and the draft to fill the void, but there's a chance the Cowboys could look to make a trade to find their top running back.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Cowboys To Trade for 1st-Round RB with 'Schotty' Background?

The Dallas Cowboys undeniably needed to address their running back position heading into the offseason. When free agency opened, they had the option of

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 1

Carolina Panthers make yet another RB move in busy offseason

Last month, the Carolina Panthers surprisingly signed running back Rico Dowdle to a one-year deal, giving them an impressive two-pronged backfield attack that also includes Chuba Hubbard.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Top five NFL Draft landing spots for Ashton Jeanty

The 2025 NFL draft is a month away, and Ashton Jeanty spearheads a strong class of running back prospects. Omarion Hampton is probably next up, but some teams may want the best option instead.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 27

NFL analyst makes insane prediction for blockbuster Panthers trade

The Carolina Panthers have Chuba Hubbard as their starting running back. Behind him, they have 1,000-yard rusher Rico Dowdle on a one-year contract. When that contract expires, Jonathon Brooks, last year's second-round pick, will return from a second torn ACL.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 16

Friday's free-agency winners, losers: Star WR finds new home

Winners, losers from Friday's NFL free agency: Cooper Kupp finds new home

Cooper Kupp wasn't the only big name in the news on Friday. Who won and lost during the latest round of free-agency news?

Cooper Kupp signing is more than a homecoming for star WR

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Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / March 13

Rico Dowdle's contract details make his departure from Cowboys even more painful than it already was

Listen, I'm a real-life optimist. Or at least I try damn hard to be one. If it's raining, I'm excited. If it's sunny outside, all the better. That translates to sports, at least without losing objectiveness.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12

Panthers ink former Cowboys RB to a one-year deal

Rico Dowdle has found his next opportunity. The former Cowboys running back has a one-year deal in place with the Panthers, Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer reports.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 7

Under-the-radar free agents coming out of NFC East

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Dallas Cowboys News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / March 6

Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle an Underrated NFL Free Agent

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle has been listed as an underrated NFL free agency signing. Ahead of the 2024 NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys elected to sign running back Rico Dowdle to a one year deal that paid him $1.25 million.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 4

Rico Dowdle free agency market value: Should Cowboys re-sign RB?

The Dallas Cowboys made their first big move of the offseason ahead of NFL free agency by re-signing defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa. They struck a deal with the 2021 third-round pick hours before the franchise tag deadline — which they were rumored to be interested in using to retain Odighizuwa.