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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle contract update Mon Mar 18, 06:57 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent RB Rico Dowdle (Cowboys) signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys worth $1.255 million, according to a source.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle returns to Dallas Mon Mar 18, 06:13 PM
Free-agent RB Rico Dowdle (Cowboys) signed with the Dallas Cowboys Monday, March 18. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle will hit free agency Mon Feb 26, 03:08 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle is expected to hit the free-agent market, according to sources Monday, Feb. 26.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle totals four touches Sun Jan 14, 08:41 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle ran twice for 11 yards in the NFC Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers, while adding two receptions for 14 yards on three targets.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle totals 100 scrimmage yards Sun Jan 7, 11:10 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle rushed nine times for 46 yards in Week 18 against the Washington Commanders, while going for three receptions and 54 yards on four targets.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle ready to play Fri Jan 5, 04:36 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle fully practices Thu Jan 4, 04:36 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 4.
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Cowboys | Dallas' Thursday practice report Thu Jan 4, 04:08 PM
Dallas Cowboys DE Dorance Armstrong (ankle), OT Chuma Edoga (illness), DE Chauncey Golston (illness), S Malik Hooker (ankle, illness), OG Zack Martin (rest), OG Tyler Smith (foot), OT Tyron Smith (rest) and S Juanyeh Thomas (illness) did not practice on Thursday, Jan. 4. DT Johnathan Hankins (knee, ankle) was limited. RB Rico Dowdle (ankle), DE Viliami Fehoko Jr. (knee) and FB Hunter Luepke (thigh) practiced in full.
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Cowboys | Dallas' Wednesday practice report Wed Jan 3, 04:33 PM
Dallas Cowboys S Malik Hooker (ankle, illness), DE DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), CB Jourdan Lewis (non-injury), OG Zack Martin (non-injury), OG Tyler Smith (foot), OT Tyron Smith (non-injury) and S Juanyeh Thomas (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 3. DE Dorance Armstrong (ankle), RB Rico Dowdle (ankle), CB Stephon Gilmore (non-injury) and DT Johnathan Hankins (ankle, knee) were limited during practice. DT Viliami Fehoko Jr. (knee) and RB Hunter Luepke (thigh) fully participated in practice.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle inactive Sat Dec 30, 07:21 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was ruled inactive for the Week 17 game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 30.
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Cowboys | Week 17 Dallas Cowboys inactives Sat Dec 30, 06:51 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have declared OT Asim Richards, DL Johnathan Hankins, QB Trey Lance, CB Noah Igbinoghene, CB Eric Scott Jr., RB Rico Dowdle and OT Matt Waletzko inactive for Week 17.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle to miss Week 17 Thu Dec 28, 04:58 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 28, and has been ruled out for Week 17.
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Cowboys | Week 17 injury report for Dallas Thu Dec 28, 04:16 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) and DT Johnathan Hankins (knee, ankle) did not practice on Thursday, Dec. 28, and have been ruled out for Week 17 versus the Detroit Lions. OT Tyron Smith (back) was upgraded to a limited practice on Thursday and is listed as questionable. DE Viliami Fehoko Jr. (knee) practiced in full all week but is also listed as questionable. OT Chuma Edoga (toe), S Malik Hooker (ankle), RB Hunter Luepke (thigh) and OT Matt Waletzko (shoulder) practiced in full on Thursday and no longer appear on the injury report. The Cowboys held a walk-through on Thursday, so the practice participation levels were an estimation.
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Cowboys | Wednesday practice report for Dallas Wed Dec 27, 04:55 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle), DT Johnathan Hankins (ankle, knee), OG Zack Martin (non-injury) and OT Tyron Smith (back) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 27. OT Chuma Edoga (toe) was limited during practice. DE Viliami Fehoko Jr. (knee), S Malik Hooker (ankle), RB Hunter Luepke (thigh) and OT Matt Waletzko (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle doesn't factor in much Sun Dec 24, 09:30 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle rushed twice for four yards in Week 16 against the Miami Dolphins, while adding no catches on his two targets.
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Cowboys | Week 16 injury report for Cowboys Fri Dec 22, 04:21 PM
Dallas Cowboys DT Johnathan Hankins (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 22, and has been ruled out for Week 16. OT Tyron Smith (back) did not practice and is listed as doubtful. S Malik Hooker (ankle) and OG Zack Martin (thigh) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. DE Viliami Fehoko Jr. (knee) and OT Matt Waletzko (shoulder) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report. The Cowboys did not hold a practice Friday, so the practice participations are estimations.
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Cowboys | Thursday practice report for Cowboys Thu Dec 21, 05:06 PM
Dallas Cowboys DT Johnathan Hankins (ankle, knee), OG Zack Martin (thigh) and OT Tyron Smith (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 21. RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) and S Malik Hooker (ankle) were limited during practice. DE Viliami Fehoko Jr. (knee) and OT Matt Waletzko (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Cowboys | Wednesday practice report for Cowboys Wed Dec 20, 07:32 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Stephon Gilmore (non-injury), DT Johnathan Hankins (ankle, knee), S Malik Hooker (ankle), DE DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), OG Zack Martin (thigh) and OT Tyron Smith (back) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 20. RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) and CB Jourdan Lewis (non-injury) were limited during practice. DE Viliami Fehoko Jr. (knee) and OT Matt Waletzko (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle does little with three touches vs. BUF Mon Dec 18, 02:43 AM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle ran for four yards on three carries in Week 15 versus the Buffalo Bills. Dowdle also managed just two catches on three targets for eight yards.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle should be available Fri Dec 15, 05:31 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 15, and is not on the injury report for Week 15.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle limited again Thu Dec 14, 05:49 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Dec. 14.
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Cowboys | Cowboys' Thursday injury report Thu Dec 14, 05:43 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (rest, illness), CB Stephon Gilmore (rest, illness), DT Johnathan Hankins (knee, ankle), S Malik Hooker (ankle), OT Tyron Smith (rest) and WR Jalen Tolbert (illness) did not take part in practice on Thursday, Dec. 14. In addition, RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) and OG Zack Martin (rest) were limited and DE Viliami Fehoko Jr. (knee), LB Micah Parsons (illness) and OT Matt Waletzko (shoulder) practiced in full.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle limited Wed Dec 13, 06:32 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 13.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle finds the end zone Sun Dec 10, 11:51 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle ended up with 12 rushes for 46 yards and a touchdown in Week 14 against the Philadelphia Eagles, while also adding a 6-yard reception on his only target.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle on track to play Fri Dec 8, 05:20 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 8, and is not on the injury report for Week 14.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle limited again Thu Dec 7, 05:18 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 7.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle limited Wednesday Wed Dec 6, 03:45 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 6.
| Footballguys view: Tony Pollard has been getting a majority of the touches in the Cowboys' backfield over the last two weeks. That makes Dowdle more of a 'what the heck' flex for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle gets a half-dozen touches Fri Dec 1, 01:53 AM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle had five carries for 15 yards against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Nov. 30. He added one catch for seven yards.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle on track to play Wed Nov 29, 03:44 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 29, and is not on the injury report for Week 13.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle limited again Tue Nov 28, 09:07 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was limited for the second straight day on Tuesday, Nov. 28.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys play on Thursday night against the Seahawks. We'll see if Dowdle can get out there in Week 13 as a reserve runner behind Tony Pollard. |
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Cowboys | Tuesday's practice report for Dallas Tue Nov 28, 03:33 PM
Dallas Cowboys DE Dante Fowler Jr. (illness) and LB Micah Parsons (illness) did not practice on Tuesday, Nov. 28. RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was limited. TE Peyton Hendershot (ankle), S Jayron Kearse (back), DT Mazi Smith (shoulder) and LB Tyrus Wheat (concussion) practiced in full.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle listed as limited Mon Nov 27, 04:06 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was limited during practice Monday, Nov. 27.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle finds end zone Thu Nov 23, 08:22 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle rushed for 11 yards on three carries against the Washington Commanders in Week 12. He also caught one pass for 15 yards and one touchdown during the game.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle suiting up for Thanksgiving Thu Nov 23, 03:19 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was listed as questionable on the Week 12 injury report but is active for the team's Thanksgiving Day game versus the Washington Commanders.
| Footballguys view: Dowdle was limited during the short week, so he might be on a snap count. Tony Pollard could get more work. |
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle expected to play Thu Nov 23, 08:15 AM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) is expected to play Thursday, Nov. 23, against the Washington Commanders.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle questionable Wed Nov 22, 03:02 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Nov. 22, after not practicing the two days prior and is questionable for Week 12.
| Footballguys view: This could mean Dowdle doesn't play much if at all against the Commanders on Thanksgiving. If Dowdle is out of action or limited with this ankle injury, it could mean more Tony Pollard. |
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Cowboys | Cowboys' final injury report Wed Nov 22, 02:47 PM
Dallas Cowboys DL Johnathan Hankins (personal) did not practice on Wednesday, Nov. 22, but carries no status for Week 12. Also, S Jayron Kearse (back) did not practice and is doubtful, RB Rico Dowdle was limited and is questionable, and TE Peyton Hendershot (ankle), WR CeeDee Lamb (ankle), DT Osa Odighizuwa (hamstring), OT Terence Steele (ankle) and WR KaVontae Turpin (shoulder) practiced in full and carry no designation.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle misses Tuesday Tue Nov 21, 05:54 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 21.
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Cowboys | Tuesday practice report for Dallas Tue Nov 21, 04:01 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle), WR Michael Gallup (personal), S Jayron Kearse (back) and OT Tyron Smith (rest) did not practice on Tuesday, Nov. 21. TE Peyton Hendershot (ankle), WR CeeDee Lamb (ankle), DT Osa Odighizuwa (hamstring), OT Terence Steele (ankle) and WR KaVontae Turpin (shoulder) practiced in full.
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Cowboys | Monday practice report for Cowboys Mon Nov 20, 04:18 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) and S Jayron Kearse (back) did not participate in practice Monday, Nov. 20. OT Terence Steele (ankle) was limited during practice, while TE Peyton Hendershot (ankle), DT Osa Odighizuwa (hamstring) and WR KaVontae Turpin (shoulder) fully participated in practice. The Cowboys did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle sees 10 total touches Sun Nov 19, 07:34 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle rushed eight times for 23 yards in Week 11 against the Carolina Panthers, while adding a pair of receptions for minus-3 yards on his two targets.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle active for Week 11 Sun Nov 19, 11:49 AM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) is active for Week 11's game against the Carolina Panthers.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle likely to play Sun Nov 19, 11:07 AM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) is expected to be active for Week 11's game against the Carolina Panthers.
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Cowboys | Dallas' Week 11 injury report Fri Nov 17, 03:23 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle), DE Viliami Fehoko Jr. (knee), TE Peyton Hendershot (ankle), CB Jourdan Lewis (neck), DT Osa Odighizuwa (hamstring), WR Jalen Tolbert (knee) and WR KaVontae Turpin (shoulder) practiced in full all week and have been removed from the injury report for Week 11 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Cowboys | Thursday's practice report for Dallas Thu Nov 16, 04:47 PM
Dallas Cowboys OT Tyron Smith (rest) did not practice on Thursday, Nov. 16. RB Rico Dowdle (ankle), DE Viliami Fehoko Jr. (knee), TE Peyton Hendershot (ankle), CB Jourdan Lewis (neck), DT Osa Odighizuwa (hamstring), WR Jalen Tolbert (knee) and WR KaVontae Turpin (shoulder) practiced in full.
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Cowboys | Dallas unlikely to find more work for Rico Dowdle Thu Nov 16, 12:21 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle is a player that head coach Mike McCarthy would like to get more touches, but McCarthy told reporters on Thursday, Nov. 16, that he also has 'no problem with the (current) ball distribution.'
| Footballguys view: Let's see how this situation shakes out in Dallas. Fantasy GMs want to see more from Dowdle, but that may not be in the cards just yet. In the meantime, we can trust Dowdle as a deep flex play. |
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Cowboys | Dallas' Wednesday practice report Wed Nov 15, 03:47 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle), DE Viliami Fehoko Jr. (knee), TE Peyton Hendershot (ankle), CB Jourdan Lewis (neck), DT Osa Odighizuwa (hamstring), WR Jalen Tolbert (knee) and WR KaVontae Turpin (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 15. The Cowboys did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle shines in blowout Sun Nov 12, 10:37 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle rushed 12 times for a team-high 79 yards and a touchdown in a 49-17 win over the New York Giants in Week 10.
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Cowboys | More work for Rico Dowdle? Wed Nov 8, 09:37 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle could see 'a few more carries' in the coming weeks as Dallas tries to improve its running game, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN.com.
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Cowboys | Rico Dowdle has two offensive touches Sun Nov 5, 09:16 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle rushed twice for eight yards in Week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles, and he was not targeted in the pass game.
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