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Steelers receive positive injury update on Rico Dowdle ahead of Bengals game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 11:22 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Steelers receive positive injury update on Rico Dowdle ahead of Bengals game

Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers got encouraging news about running back Rico Dowdle's toe injury following their game against the New England Patriots on September 20, 2026. Dowdle was carted off but returned to the game, finishing with seven carries for 22 yards. Tests revealed no severe damage, and he is considered day-to-day as the Steelers prepare for their Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Dowdle, averaging 2.7 yards per carry this season, is vital for the Steelers' offensive strategy.

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Status Watch

•Rico Dowdle left the game due to a toe injury
•Tests revealed the injury is not severe
•Dowdle is day-to-day for the Bengals game
•He finished with 22 rushing yards against the Patriots
•Steelers average 2.7 yards per carry this season

Latest Updates

11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers get positive injury update on Rico Dowdle
11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers news: Rico Dowdle gets inspiring injury update but isn't out of the woods just yet

What they're saying

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The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to have avoided a worst-case scenario regarding running back Rico Dowdle’s injury . Dowdle is said to be fine after exiting Sunday’s game between the Steelers and the New England Patriots with a lower-body injury, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. “Steelers RB Rico Dowdle, who was carted to the […] The post Steelers news: Rico Dowdle gets inspiring injury update but isn't out of the woods just yet appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports