Summary
Rico Dowdle, a former Dallas Cowboys running back now with the Carolina Panthers, played a significant role in his team's 30-27 win over the Cowboys. Dowdle achieved 239 total yards in this game, following a strong performance the previous week. Despite his recent success, the Cowboys had previously chosen not to retain him with a substantial contract.
Key Facts
- Rico Dowdle had 239 total yards against the Dallas Cowboys.
- He ran 30 times for 183 yards and caught four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown.
- Dowdle's performance followed a 234-yard game against the Miami Dolphins the previous week.
- The Cowboys let Dowdle go after the 2024 season, and the Panthers signed him for one year at $2.75 million.
- Dowdle's past performance with the Cowboys in 2024 included 1,079 rushing yards and 249 receiving yards.
- Dowdle joined the Cowboys as an undrafted rookie in 2020, did not play in 2021, and returned in 2022 on short-term deals.
- In the current season, Dowdle has 576 total yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns.
- His post-game remark to the Cowboys was, "They wasn't buckled up."
