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This offseason, Carolina Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan added some depth to Dave Canales’s backfield. He poached Rico Dowdle from the Cowboys, and used a fourth-round draft choice on University of Georgia running back Trevor Etienne.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Dallas Cowboys Cut Assistant Director's Son Before NFL Season

The Dallas Cowboys have had a running back problem since former Pro Bowler Tony Pollard departed following the 2023 NFL season. Rico Dowdle slid in nicely in his first season starting for the team, rushing for over 1,000 yards in 2024.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 26

Panthers' top offseason addition already seems like obvious trade candidate

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.

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The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 21

Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle get questionable ranking compared to NFC South competition

Recently, Mateo Bratt of Sportsnaut took the time to rank the running backs in the NFC South. In particular, Bratt focused on each team’s main duo. His top choice was the Atlanta Falcons’ 1-2 punch of Bijan Robinson—a Pro Bowler in 2024—and three-year pro Tyler Allgeier.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 20

Former Cowboys playmaker could be intriguing emergency QB for Panthers

It's been 10 years since Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle played in his home state of North Carolina. Dowdle was a running back throughout most of his high school career at A.C.

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.

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.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

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.

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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.

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

Retooled Seahawks offense still has massive weakness

Did Sam Darnold see 'ghosts' in final nightmare outing with Vikings?

Another ex-Cowboys player takes shot at team after leaving

Report reveals where Bengals stand on deals for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins

Mekhi Becton parlays successful Eagles stint into deal with AFC team

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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Panthers move on from massive free-agent bust

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 7

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

Thanks to strong performances in Super Bowl LIX, players like Philadelphia’s Josh Sweat and Milton Williams are about to receive big contracts when free agency begins on March 12. But there are plenty of lesser-known talents in the 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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 12

Cowboys breakout star Rico Dowdle gets surprising NFL rank among starting RBs

The Dallas Cowboys entered the 2024 NFL season with several questions at running back. The team failed to make a splash in free agency or the NFL Draft, so they went into the year with a rapidly declining Ezekiel Elliott as the lead back.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / February 10

Rico Dowdle is Dallas’ major dilemma in 2025

The Dallas Cowboys have a dilemma regarding Rico Dowdle. No matter what they decide to do, it will probably be the wrong move. Dowdle will become a free agent next month.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 29

Broncos Termed 'Ideal Landing Spot' for RB Rico Dowdle

The Denver Broncos have been tagged as an "ideal landing spot" for Dallas Cowboys running back and pending unrestricted free agent Rico Dowdle, one of the best players at his position slated to hit the open market this offseason.

NFL News / Riggo's Rag / January 5

Commanders must stop Rico Dowdle's north-south runs to cement sixth seed

One more regular season game means another chance for the Washington Commanders to prove they can stop a prolific running game. In this case, a downhill running back by the name of Rico Dowdle, who's been a lone star during a miserable campaign for NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / December 20