Rico Dowdle practices fully as Steelers prepare for Buccaneers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:21 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Rico Dowdle practices fully as Steelers prepare for Buccaneers
Summary

Rico Dowdle participated fully in Steelers practice for the first time since Week 2 and is expected to play in the upcoming Week 6 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dowdle has been sidelined due to a toe injury sustained during a loss to the Patriots. Other key players on the Steelers’ injury list showed improvement, including Jalen Ramsey and Keeanu Benton, who transitioned to limited participation. Tampa Bay's injury report noted several players, including Baker Mayfield and Antione Winfield Jr., as non-participants.

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  • •Rico Dowdle fully participates in practice ahead of Week 6.
  • •Dowdle has missed games due to a toe injury since Week 2.
  • •Jalen Ramsey and Keeanu Benton improved to limited participation.
  • •Baker Mayfield and Antione Winfield Jr. did not practice for the Buccaneers.
  • •The Steelers aim to bolster their roster as they face the Buccaneers.
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  • 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Rico Dowdle full participant in Steelers practice
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The Steelers running back looks set to play versus the Buccaneers in Week 6.

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