Rico Dowdle Joins Steelers, Aiming for 1K Yards

0:00It's March 22nd, from kickoff to the final whistle. This is NFL News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Pittsburgh Steelers just added running back Rico Dattel to their roster, and he's fresh off two straight 1,000 yard rushing seasons with. The Carolina Panthers. As an undrafted player, Dattel is proud of those milestones, but already laser focused on repeating the feat in Pittsburgh this year. Last season, Dattel had standout games that caught everyone's eye, including one against the Dallas Cowboys, where he racked up 100. 83 rushing yards on 30 carries, plus 56 receiving yards, and a touchdown for 239 total yards. He also exploded for 206 rushing yards against the Miami Dolphins on just 23 carries, adding another touchdown and finishing. With 234 yards from Scrimmage, Dattel brings an old school physical running style that he says he's prided himself on since he was a kid, always aiming to overpower defenders.

1:00He's been five seasons in Dallas under coach Mike McCarthy from 2020 to 2024, and he loves how those run schemes match his. Tough, contact loving approach. Interestingly, Steelers bag Jalen Warren, another undrafted success story, reached out to Dattel last season to praise his gritty play. Now the two are teaming up in Pittsburgh's backfield, forming what could be a powerful 1-2 punch. With Dattel pushing to hit 1,000 yards again alongside Warren, the Steelers' ground game looks primed for a strong push this season.