Rico Dowdle Returns to Full Steelers Practice
Rico Dowdle practiced in full Thursday for the first time since suffering his toe injury.
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Rico Dowdle practiced in full Thursday for the first time since suffering his toe injury.
Dowdle's full participation gives Pittsburgh a path to restore a running back who has missed time since Week 2. Having him available again would give the Steelers another early-down rushing option against Tampa Bay.
6 updates · Latest October 15, 2026
toe · Practice: Full · Full practice Thursday
Rico Dowdle practiced in full Thursday for the first time since suffering his toe injury.
toe · Game: Questionable (Week 5 vs. IND)
Rico Dowdle is questionable for Week 5 with a toe injury.
toe · Practice: DNP · Game: Out (Week 4 vs. CLE)
Rico Dowdle was ruled out for Thursday night's game against Cleveland because of his toe injury.
toe · Practice: DNP · Did not participate Tuesday for a second straight day
Rico Dowdle did not participate Tuesday for a second straight day because of his toe injury ahead of Pittsburgh's Thursday night game.
toe · Game: Out (Week 3 vs. CIN)
Pittsburgh ruled Rico Dowdle out for Sunday's game against Cincinnati with a toe injury.
toe · Dowdle is considered day to day after suffering a toe injury against New England. · Return: Day to day
Rico Dowdle is considered day to day after suffering a toe injury against New England.
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