Dowdle, who posted his second straight 1,000‑yard season with the Panthers, will join the Steelers for the 2026 campaign. He said he will focus on contributing his best effort each day and let the coaches decide how the backfield will be split with Jaylen Warren. With a prior 1,000‑yard season in Dallas and Mike McCarthy now coaching Pittsburgh, Dowdle may have a slight edge in the competition. rocore.sbs
Dowdle to Steelers: Bring Best Foot Forward
Rico Dowdle signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent after a 1,000‑yard season in Carolina. He will compete with incumbent Jaylen Warren for backfield time.
