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
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
Dallas placed Dowdle (ankle) on its injured reserve list Saturday.
Oct 15, 2022 3:01 PM EST
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
Dowdle (ankle) was unable to practice Thursday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Oct 13, 2022 7:29 PM EST
Dowdle has a spot on the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Aug 30, 2022 1:21 PM EST
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
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
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
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
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
The Cowboys placed Dowdle (undisclosed) on injured reserve Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Aug 25, 2021 11:07 AM EST
Dowdle gained 24 rushing yards on seven carries over 15 games in 2020.
Jan 16, 2021 9:03 PM EST
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
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
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