Rico Dowdle inactive for Steelers against Colts due to toe injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Rico Dowdle will not play in the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 5 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on October 11 due to a toe injury. Dowdle has missed three consecutive games since sustaining the injury in Week 2 against the New England Patriots. His absence has led Jaylen Warren to assume a more significant role, accumulating 220 rushing yards in the last two games. Additionally, the Steelers placed receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games due to a foot injury that has plagued him since training camp.
- •Dowdle is inactive for today's game against the Colts.
- •He has been out since sustaining a toe injury in Week 2.
- •Jaylen Warren has taken over the starting running back role.
- •Pittman Jr. is on injured reserve, missing at least the next four games.
- •Steelers face Colts in conditions that may affect gameplay.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Is Rico Dowdle playing today for Steelers? Update on running back's injury
"The Steelers are also navigating the loss of receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
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