Rico Dowdle

Dallas Cowboys
Running Back #34

Rico Dowdle News

Rico Dowdle Scores A Preseason Touchdown

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle had a solid performance in a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. Dowdle tied for the team lead with eight carries, gaining a team high 38 yards on the ground. In the passing game, he added two catches on three targets, gaining nine yards and scoring a touchdown. Dowdle is competing with several other Cowboys running backs for a spot behind starter Tony Pollard.

Aug 20, 2023 2:49 AM EST

Making push for backup spot

Dowdle is in the mix to win the top backup job behind Tony Pollard in the Cowboys' backfield, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Aug 3, 2023 8:14 AM EST

IR-bound with ankle injury

Dallas placed Dowdle (ankle) on its injured reserve list Saturday.

Oct 15, 2022 3:01 PM EST

Ruled out for Week 6

Dowdle (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Oct 14, 2022 1:57 PM EST

Misses practice Thursday

Dowdle (ankle) was unable to practice Thursday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Oct 13, 2022 7:29 PM EST

Gets spot on initial 53-man

Dowdle has a spot on the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Aug 30, 2022 1:21 PM EST

Opens preseason loss as starter

Dowdle (illness) rushed nine times for 36 yards in the Cowboys' 17-7 preseason loss to the Broncos on Saturday night.

Aug 13, 2022 9:20 PM EST

Out for now

Dowdle will miss the remainder of the week after testing positive for COVID on Thursday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Aug 4, 2022 8:30 AM EST

All set at training camp

Dowdle (knee) was an active participant at Thursday's training camp session, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Jul 28, 2022 12:29 PM EST

Will return for camp

Dowdle (knee) is missing OTAs due to a recent knee scope, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

May 25, 2022 2:05 PM EST

Done for the year with hip injury

Dowdle was placed on IR due to a hip injury Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Aug 25, 2021 11:57 AM EST

Placed on IR

The Cowboys placed Dowdle (undisclosed) on injured reserve Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Aug 25, 2021 11:07 AM EST

Barely sees field as rookie

Dowdle gained 24 rushing yards on seven carries over 15 games in 2020.

Jan 16, 2021 9:03 PM EST

Limited action as No. 2

Dowdle carried the ball four times for 11 yards and returned three kickoffs for 88 yards in Sunday's win over the 49ers.

Dec 21, 2020 11:33 AM EST

Elevates to top backup role

Dowdle is expected to serve as the Cowboys' top backup running back behind Tony Pollard with Ezekiel Elliott (calf) inactive for the contest, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Dec 20, 2020 9:00 AM EST

Could be active Sunday

Dowdle would likely be activated from the Cowboys' practice squad if Ezekiel Elliott is inactive as expected, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Nov 7, 2020 11:09 AM EST