RICO DOWDLE NEWS

Will focus on offense in 2024 Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday that Dowdle will get less work on special teams this season due to an expected increase in his workload on offense, Calvin Watkins of The...

Impact The South Carolina product saw a career-high 106 touches over 16 regular-season games last season, leading to 505 scrimmage yards and four total touchdowns. but those numbers figure to spike significantly in 2024. It's still unclear how the backfield workload will be divided between Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and recent free-agent signing Dalvin Cook, who will begin the season on the practice squad, but it wouldn't be a surprise if Dowdle handled at least a plurality of the touches out of the gate given his versatility and three-down skill set.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Only 2 people truly motivating RB Rico Dowdle With the recent addition of Dalvin Cook, coupled with adding Zeke in the offseason, Rico Dowdle said his extra motivation actually comes fro...

AUGUST 29 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cameo in preseason opener Dowdle carried the ball three times for 14 yards in Sunday's 13-12 preseason loss to the Rams.

Impact Ezekiel Elliott got the day off completely, while Dowdle saw only a handful of snaps on the Cowboys' opening drive before ceding the backfield to Malik Davis and other depth RBs. Dowdle and Elliott are expected to split the bulk of the touches at running back for Dallas this season, but the position is more likely to become a committee than one or the other emerging as a clear starter.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Could lead team in rushing? Dowdle is on track for a roster spot and could even be considered the favorite to lead Dallas in rushing this year, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic.

Impact Dowdle was the team's No. 2 RB last year but didn't get much work outside of garbage time with Tony Pollard staying healthy all season. Pollard is gone, replaced by the man he once replaced, Ezekiel Elliott, who reportedly has taken fewer carries than Dowdle with the first-team offense this summer. Machota says Dowdle "has to be the favorite" to lead Dallas in rushing, but fantasy managers should also consider the possibility that Elliott is getting fewer reps because he already has so much experience, including three seasons as the starting RB (2020-22) under current Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

3 things we learned from Cowboys camp Monday: CeeDee has support, Rico's role and more Trevon Diggs’ return to padded practice was also among the interesting topics of discussion Monday in Oxnard.

AUGUST 6 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Five players who could make a big leap for the Cowboys in 2024

FOX Sports' David Helman takes a look at five players who could make a big leap for the Cowboys this season, highlighted by a third-year wid...

MAY 29

Cowboys and running back Ezekiel Elliott reuniting after agreeing to deal, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Cowboys are reuniting with running back Ezekiel Elliott after agreeing to terms on a contract with the former two-time rushing c...

APRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rico Dowdle's two-point-conversion run makes it a 48-24 game Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle's two-point-conversion run makes it a 48-24 game.

JANUARY 15 • NFL.COM

Rico Dowdle Odds and Prop Bets vs. Packers – NFC Wild Card Round 2024

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Rico Dowdle when the Cowboys clash with the Packers during the NFC Wild Card Round.

JANUARY 11 • DATA SKRIVE

Reaches century mark in Week 18 Dowdle carried the ball nine times for 46 yards and caught three of four targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 38-10 rout of the Commanders.

Impact The backup running back mixed in regularly with Tony Pollard in the Cowboys' backfield before taking over completely in the fourth quarter, and Dowdle wound up reaching 100 scrimmage yards in a game for the first time in his career while seeing double-digit touches for the fourth time this year. The 25-year-old had a solid regular season in his depth role, amassing 505 scrimmage yards and four total touchdowns (two rushing, two receiving) on 106 touches, and Dowdle should remain involved in the game plan when Dallas faces Green Bay next Sunday in the wild-card round.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Dowdle Odds and Prop Bets vs. Commanders – NFL Week 18 2023

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Rico Dowdle when the Cowboys clash with the Commanders during week 18.

JANUARY 7 • DATA SKRIVE

Gets back to full participation Dowdle (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact After sitting out Week 17 due to a lingering ankle injury, Dowdle appears set to resume his standing as the Cowboys' No. 2 running back behind starter Tony Pollard on Sunday at Washington, as he has for most of the season. Since the Cowboys' Week 7 bye, Dowdle has turned 61 touches into 248 yards from scrimmage and three total TDs over the last nine games.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Dowdle (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dowdle has been dealing with the ankle issue for weeks and was ultimately deemed inactive ahead of last Saturday's win over the Lions. In his place, Deuce Vaughn served as the top backup to Tony Pollard and played eight snaps on offense, but Vaughn has since been placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury. If Dowdle isn't ready to play in the Cowboys' regular-season finale this Sunday in Washington, Malik Davis would likely be elevated from the practice squad to serve as Dallas' No. 2 back behind Pollard.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient run game has made Cowboys one-dimensional. Will it be their downfall?

Mike McCarthy once proclaimed he wanted his Cowboys to "run the damn ball," but so far this season Dallas is not doing that very well.

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Rico Dowdle Odds and Prop Bets vs. Dolphins – NFL Week 16 2023

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Rico Dowdle when the Cowboys clash with the Dolphins during week 16.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Cleared for Week 16 Dowdle (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Bobby Belt of 105.3 The Fan Dallas reports.

Impact Dowdle has been listed on the injury report for six weeks without ever missing a game. He'll again work off the bench as the Cowboys' No. 2 back behind Tony Pollard.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Dowdle Odds and Prop Bets vs. Bills – NFL Week 15 2023

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DECEMBER 16, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Ready to face Buffalo Dowdle (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Dowdle has been playing through the ankle issue for weeks, and Week 15 will be no different. He matched his season-high with 12 carries last week against the Eagles, turning them into 46 yards and his fourth touchdown of the season. Dowdle will continue to mix in behind Tony Pollard.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited showing Dowdle (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dowdle also was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate, giving him just one more opportunity to get back to all activity this week before the Cowboys potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game at Buffalo. He's been able to play through his ankle injury in each of Dallas' previous four contests, combining for 33 touches for 120 yards from scrimmage and two TDs during that span while working behind starting running back Tony Pollard.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Dowdle Odds and Prop Bets vs. Eagles – NFL Week 14 2023

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Rico Dowdle when the Cowboys clash with the Eagles during week 14.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Does little with six touches Dowdle rushed five times for 15 yards and brought in his only target for seven yards in the Cowboys' 41-35 win over the Seahawks on Thursday night.

Impact Dowdle logged 15 fewer carries and three less targets than backfield mate Tony Pollard, and the former did little with his opportunities. The third-year pro has been quiet over the last three games after his season-best 12-79-1 rushing day against the Giants in Week 10, with Dowdle netting just 49 yards on 16 carries and posting a 4-19-1 line through the air in the subsequent trio of contests. Dowdle figures to continue operating in a clear No. 2 role when the Cowboys do battle against a virtually impenetrable Eagles run defense in a Week 14 Sunday night home showdown on Dec. 10.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Dowdle Odds and Prop Bets vs. Seahawks – NFL Week 13 2023

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Rico Dowdle when the Cowboys clash with the Seahawks during week 13.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Still tending to ankle injury Dowdle (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Monday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact That he was still bothered by his ankle would serve as a reasonable explanation for his limited usage in Week 12, when he played just nine offensive snaps. It doesn't seem like he's in any real danger of missing Thursday's game versus the Seahawks, but if he can't practice in full Tuesday or Wednesday, he could project for another diminished workload in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Dowdle's 16-yard TD opens up scoring in Commanders-Cowboys Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's 16-yard touchdown pass to running back Rico Dowdle opens up the scoring in the team's Thanksgiving...

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • NFL.COM