Rico Dowdle

Pittsburgh Steelers
Running Back #23

Personal

Age	28
Birthdate	June 14, 1998
Height	6'0"
Weight	215 lb

Draft

College	South Carolina
Year	2020
Pick	UDFA
Team	DAL

Fantasy Value

Player News

Rico Dowdle: Rico Dowdle Productive in Win Over Saints, but Clear No. 2 Option

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle carried the ball nine times for 41 yards (4.6 yards per carry), and caught all six of his targets for 45 receiving yards (7.5 yards per reception) in France during a 16-10 Week 7 win over the New Orleans Saints. He played 28 offensive snaps. Dowdle was fairly productive and heavily involved in the passing game, as he led the Steelers in receptions and tied for the team lead with wide receiver DK Metcalf in targets. However, it is evident that running back Jaylen Warren will remain the preferred option in the running game. Warren played 40 offensive snaps and rushed 18 times for 101 yards (5.6 yards per carry). Warren added three receptions (on four targets) for 36 yards (12.0 yards per catch). Warren out-touched Dowdle 21-15, compiling 137 scrimmage yards compared to 86 total yards for Dowdle. The Steelers prefer to use a two-running back attack, and Dowdle will continue to get plenty of touches, but expect Warren to keep operating as the lead back as the 2026 season progresses.

Oct. 25, 2026 10:07 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Rushing					Receiving
YEAR	TM	GM	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC
2020	DAL	16	7	24	3.4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	DAL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	DAL	16	80	315	3.9	2	0	14	18	77.8	90	2	6.4
2024	DAL	16	213	1,007	4.7	1	2	37	46	80.4	237	3	6.4
2025	CAR	16	229	1,066	4.7	6	0	37	48	77.1	277	1	7.5