Steelers Sign Rico Dowdle to Boost Run Game

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NFL News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Pittsburgh Steelers just signed running back Rico Doudal to a two-year deal worth $12,225,000. This move feels a key gap in their backfield after losing some depth in free agency. Doudal brings proven production, having rushed for over a thousand yards in each of the last two seasons. Earlier this year, Doudal broke out with the Dallas Cowboys in the 2024 season. He carried the ball, 235 times, for 1079 yards, and two touchdowns. He also added 249 receiving yards, and three more scores through the air. Meanwhile, after Doudal's let him go, Doudal landed a one-year pack worth $6,250,000 with the Carolina Panthers. He started as a backup to Chuba Hubbard, but stepped up big when Hubbard got hurt in week four. Doudal posted huge games right

1:00after, including 234 total yards against Miami, and 239 versus his former team. That hot shriek made him the first player since LaVionne Bell back in 2014 to top 230 scrimmage yards in back-to-back games. For the full 2025 season with Carolina, he finished with 1076 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 200, 36 carries. Now with Pittsburgh, Doudal joins 27-year-old Jalen Warren in a tandem attack. Second-round pick, Caleb Johnson from 2025, should mix in too, giving the Steelers a fresh, balanced run game heading into next season. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.