Rico Dowdle aims for third straight 1,000-yard season with Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle joins the team on a one-year deal as they prepare for the 2026 season. Dowdle is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons with the Dallas Cowboys in 2024 and the Carolina Panthers in 2025. He could make history by becoming the first running back to achieve three 1,000-yard seasons with three different franchises. As training camp approaches, Dowdle is likely to share carries with Jaylen Warren, positioning the Steelers for a potent running game.
- •Dowdle signed a one-year deal with the Steelers this offseason.
- •He previously rushed for 1,000 yards with two teams in consecutive seasons.
- •Dowdle is expected to split carries with Jaylen Warren in the upcoming season.
- •He has a chance to set a new NFL record for rushing seasons.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers roster spotlight: Can Rico Dowdle make history in Pittsburgh?
"As the Pittsburgh Steelers move closer to the 2026 season, we’re taking a closer look at every player on the roster, with RB Rico Dowdle up next.
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