PHOTOS: Steelers sign Rico Dowdle

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle walks across the field during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) celebrates scoring against the Seattle Seahawks during a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) celebrates after scoring against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) gestures after running for a first down against the Washington Commanders during the second half, Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Landover, Md. Dallas won 38-10. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) finds runing room after catching a pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) and Jamel Dean (35) combine to make the stop in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle walks across the field during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (5) runs the ball for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (5) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (5) runs with the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game, Sunday Dec. 28, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (5) looks to avoid Los Angeles Rams cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (1) during an NFL wild card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)