2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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1079
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YDS
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Strikes deal with Carolina
Dowdle agreed to a one-year, $2.7 million contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
ANALYSIS
Dowdle emerged as the Cowboys' top running back last season and rushed for a career-high 1,079 yards on 235 carries (4.6 YPC) with two touchdowns while adding 249 yards on 39 catches and three touchdowns. In Carolina, he'll be joining a backfield headlined by Chuba Hubbard (calf/knee), who had his own breakout last season with a career-best 1,195 rushing yards on 250 carries and 10 touchdowns. Dowdle's fantasy stock may take a hit as a result of being part of a timeshare with Hubbard in a best-case scenario, but the signing gives the up-and-coming Panthers a potentially formidable 1-2 punch out of the backfield. Jonathon Brooks, whom the Panthers selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, is expected to miss most of next season while recovering from his second torn ACL.
Dowdle emerged as the Cowboys' top running back last season and rushed for a career-high 1,079 yards on 235 carries (4.6 YPC) with two touchdowns while adding 249 yards on 39 catches and three touchdowns. In Carolina, he'll be joining a backfield headlined by Chuba Hubbard (calf/knee), who had his own breakout last season with a career-best 1,195 rushing yards on 250 carries and 10 touchdowns. Dowdle's fantasy stock may take a hit as a result of being part of a timeshare with Hubbard in a best-case scenario, but the signing gives the up-and-coming Panthers a potentially formidable 1-2 punch out of the backfield. Jonathon Brooks, whom the Panthers selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, is expected to miss most of next season while recovering from his second torn ACL.
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How do Rico Dowdle's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
15.7%Positive Run %
87.7%% Yds After Contact
62.7%Avg Yds After Contact
2.9Rushing TD %
0.9%Touches Per Game
17.1% Snaps w/Touch
45.4%Air Yards Per Game
-0.9Air Yards Per Snap
-0.02% Team Air Yards
-0.3%% Team Targets
7.9%Avg Depth of Target
-0.3 YdsCatch Rate
79.6%Drop Rate
2.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.1% Targeted On Route
17.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 Rico Dowdle Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Rico Dowdle's measurables compare to other running backs?
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6' 0"Weight
215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.54 secVertical Jump
38.0 inBroad Jump
127 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
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Dowdle is an interesting fringe prospect and a fine part of the Dallas roster, but he's probably not the type of backup who can truly take over for a starter if an emergency arises. He looks the part of a powerful runner at 5-11, 215, but he struggled with injuries at South Carolina and never lived up to the promise of his 2016 freshman season. That initial campaign produced his collegiate highs for touches (148), total yards (819) and touchdowns (seven), with Dowdle limited by injuries, fumbles and/or timeshares thereafter. He then hung around the back end of the Cowboys' roster and practice squad for three years after going undrafted in 2020, finally getting his big break in 2023 as the No. 2 back behind Tony Pollard (who didn't miss any games). There's another opportunity on hand with Pollard gone and replaced by 29-year-old Ezekiel Elliott, but Dowdle's mediocre work last season (4.1 YPC last season) leaves his depth chart standing in question, with anywhere from first to fourth looking possible as camp approaches.
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Wanted in Dallas
Cowboys COO Stephen Jones said Monday that the team hopes to re-sign Dowdle, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Finishes season strong
Dowdle rushed 22 times for 72 yards and a touchdown while catching two of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Commanders.
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Hits season milestone in loss
Dowdle rushed 23 times for 104 yards and brought in his only target for four yards in the Cowboys' 41-7 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
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Struggles against Tampa Bay
Dowdle rushed the ball 13 times for 23 yards in Sunday's 26-24 win over Tampa Bay. He added three receptions on three targets for 28 yards.
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Career-best 149 yards
Dowdle rushed the ball 25 times for 149 yards in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Panthers. He was not targeted.
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Likely done in Dallas
Dowdle isn't expected to re-sign with the Cowboys after the team inked Javonte Williams to a one-year contract Monday, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
While there's still a chance Dowdle could be brought back to form a backfield tandem with Williams, it's more likely the former Bronco was signed to replace Dowdle, not work alongside him. Dowdle is coming of a career-best 2024 campaign that saw him rush for 1,079 yards over 16 regular-season games, but that performance may have priced him out of Dallas' plans. The Cowboys may also want to keep a spot open for a draft pick, as the 2025 class is deep in running back talent.
While there's still a chance Dowdle could be brought back to form a backfield tandem with Williams, it's more likely the former Bronco was signed to replace Dowdle, not work alongside him. Dowdle is coming of a career-best 2024 campaign that saw him rush for 1,079 yards over 16 regular-season games, but that performance may have priced him out of Dallas' plans. The Cowboys may also want to keep a spot open for a draft pick, as the 2025 class is deep in running back talent.