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Dowdle Focuses on Performance in Steelers RB Competition

Rico Dowdle, the newly acquired Steelers running back, is taking an inward-focused approach to competing with incumbent Jaylen Warren for the starting job.

Dowdle emerged as the Panthers' lead back during the 2025 season, posting his second consecutive 1,000-yard campaign before joining Pittsburgh as a free agent. With Warren returning for his fifth season, Dowdle acknowledges the competition but maintains a simple philosophy: "I just come out here and put my best foot forward each day and let the rest take care of itself."

The 2026 offseason in Pittsburgh involves sorting out playing time in the backfield between two capable running backs. Interestingly, Dowdle may have an advantage as his first 1,000-yard season came with the Cowboys under Mike McCarthy, who is now the Steelers' head coach. chincha.pl