Rico Dowdle: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

The 'Last QB taken in the first round of the NFL draft by team' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes in an NFL season' quiz

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

Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 24

ESPN gives Panthers disappointing ranking following first free agent moves

The Carolina Panthers finished 5-12 last season, and they finished as one of the nine worst teams in football as a result. They were not good, and they have had their work cut out for them this offseason.

NFL Draft News

Insider reveals Broncos' RB target in first round of NFL Draft

Shilo Sanders fired dad Deion as his agent after going undrafted

Report details why Saints 'embraced' Shough before, during draft

Report details why Saints 'embraced' QB Tyler Shough before, during NFL Draft

NFL team executive expands on what Sanders did wrong before draft

NFL team executive expands on what Browns' Shedeur Sanders did wrong before draft

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 16

NFL free agency: Panthers adding ex-Cowboys playmaker among top value signings

The Carolina Panthers have been consistently earning low grades for their early moves in free agency. Most analysts seem to think they dramatically overpaid, especially for cornerback Jaycee Horn and defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton.

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 / Athlon Sports / March 14

Cowboys' Javonte vs. Rico And The Hidden Backup RB Debate

The Rico Dowdle vs. Javonte Williams debate has set Dallas Cowboys Twitter on fire, but the argument is missing the bigger picture. This isn’t about who’s the better pure ball carrier.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 13

Panthers big RB move sadly confirms worst-case scenario for this player

The Carolina Panthers signed running back Rico Dowdle to a one-year deal in free agency this week, a rather surprising move considering that the Panthers already have a clear featured back in Chuba Hubbard.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 13

Cowboys' Recent Loss Makes Fit for Iowa Star Even More Obvious

Iowa Hawkeyes star Kaleb Johnson is widely viewed as one of the top three running backs in this year's NFL Draft class, even after a poor showing at the Scouting Combine.

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 / CBSSports.com / March 13

2025 NFL free agency: 10 best value signings, including Rico Dowdle to Panthers, Poona Ford to Rams

These players could bring plenty of bang for their buck

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 13

ESPN gives Panthers near-perfect grade for Rico Dowdle signing

The Carolina Panthers released Miles Sanders, putting them in desperate need of a backup running back. With Jonathon Brooks out for the season, they needed one for only 2025, so drafting one just didn't make a lot of sense.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / March 12

Cowboys lose leading rusher to another NFC team

The Dallas Cowboys’ run game will be looking a lot different next season. In a post to social media on Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers announced that they have agreed to sign free agent running back Rico Dowdle.

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.

Panthers re-sign veteran starting offensive lineman

Panthers move on from massive free-agent bust

Panthers to re-sign veteran CB on a two-year deal

The best & worst uniform looks for each NFL franchise

The 'Most rushing attempts in the 2023-24 NFL season' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Cowboys Take Stunning Stance in Contract Talks With Top RB Rico Dowdle

The Cowboys made a signing on Monday, at long last. They brought in new running back Javonte Williams from the Broncos, after Williams piled up 2,394 yards

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.

Insider suggests one team is closer than ever to signing Aaron Rodgers

Giants re-sign polarizing backup QB ahead of new league year

Free-agency watch: One player each NFC team should target

The worst NFL teams from the 2010s

The 'NFL AP Offensive Rookie of the Year since 1997' quiz

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.