Steelers Sign Rico Dowdle, Boosting Backfield

0:00It's March 10th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. The Pittsburgh Steelers are bolstering their backfield by signing former Carolina Panthers running back Rico Doudal. This comes right after they lost Kenneth Gainwell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a two-year deal worth $14 million, with $10 million. Guaranteed, Gainwell had a solid year in Pittsburgh, rushing for 537 yards in five touchdowns while catching 73 passes for four. 186 yards. The Steelers couldn't match Tampa's offer due to other roster needs, like resigning Jalen Warren. Doudal joins after a breakout season with Carolina, where he ran for over 1,000 yards in six touchdowns, plus 39 catches for two. 197 yards. Before that, he spent four years with the Dallas Cowboys. In Pittsburgh, Doudal teams up with Warren, who had 958 rushing yards in six scores last year. Caleb Johnson rounds out the group as the third option, setting up a rotation similar to before.

1:03Doudal brings power and efficiency as a downhill runner, with great burst and tackle breaking ability. His top rankings and key stats suggest he could make the Steelers' ground game more dynamic heading into training camp. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, a pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Do for listening in bed. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.