Rico Dowdle injured during Steelers' Week 2 game against Patriots
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle left the Week 2 game against the New England Patriots with an unspecified injury. Dowdle was injured during a scramble for the ball after a sack and was seen walking with a limp before heading to the locker room on a cart. The Steelers trail the Patriots 10-0 at the time of the injury. Further updates on Dowdle's condition are pending.
- •Rico Dowdle injured in the second quarter against the Patriots
- •Steelers currently trail 10-0 during the game
- •Injury occurred following a sack on 3rd-and-7
- •Dowdle was taken to the locker room on a cart
- •Further updates on his injury status are forthcoming
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Jones injury update: Latest news on Vikings RB's status in Week 2 game
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Rico Dowdle injury: WR carted off after Aaron Rodgers gets crushed
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Rico Dowdle exits early due to toe injury
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Rico Dowdle leaves Week 2 game vs. Patriots with injury
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Rico Dowdle injury update: Latest news on Steelers RB's status in Week 2 game
"Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle left the Week 2 game against the New England Patriots in the first half due to a toe injury
"Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is dealing with an injury in the second half of the Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears.
"Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle is dealing with an injury in the first half of the Week 2 game.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 7:23 PMAaron Jones injury update: Latest news on Vikings RB's status in Week 2 game
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is dealing with an injury in the second half of the Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:38 PMRico Dowdle injury: WR carted off after Aaron Rodgers gets crushed
The Steelers might be down a RB against the Patriots.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:23 PMRico Dowdle exits early due to toe injury
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle left the Week 2 game against the New England Patriots in the first half due to a toe injury
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:07 PMRico Dowdle leaves Week 2 game vs. Patriots with injury
Steelers RB Rico Dowdle leaves game with injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:04 PMRico Dowdle injury update: Latest news on Steelers RB's status in Week 2 game
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle is dealing with an injury in the first half of the Week 2 game.
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