Steelers Sign Rico Dowdle, Boosting Running Game

0:00It's March 9th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Pittsburgh Steelers just bolstered their running back group by signing former Carolina Panthers, stand out Rico Doudal. This move comes after they missed out on keeping Kenneth Gainwell, who instead signed a two-year deal worth $14 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Doudal brings serious production to Pittsburgh, fresh off back-to-back 1000 yard rushing seasons. Last year with the Panthers, he started 11 games, wrecked up 1,076 yards, and scored six touchdowns. Earlier in his career, Doudal spent four years with the Dallas Cowboys under head coach Mike McCarthy. As an undrafted free agent signed in 2020, he totaled 1,464 rushing yards and four touchdowns there. Now, Doudal pairs up with Jalen Warren to form a strong, one-two punch in the Steelers Backfield. Warren, another undrafted gem from Oklahoma State, got a three-year contract extension

1:01from Pittsburgh last off season. Fans are buzzing about this duo's potential to revive the Steelers' ground game, especially as the team I as a playoff push next season. Keep an eye on how Doudal fits in during training camp. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. Comfort you can hear, sound you can relax into, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.