Steelers Make Big Decision on Jaylen Warren Amid Rico Dowdle's Return
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to have Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren on the field on Sunday, leading to a decision on carries.
Rico Dowdle, the Pittsburgh Steelers' running back sidelined with a toe injury, is reportedly nearing a return ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dowdle, who joined the Steelers after a standout 2025 season with the Carolina Panthers, has been making progress in practice, offering encouraging news for a team that could use another reliable running back to bolster their offense.
Jaylen Warren, who has been thriving in the absence of Dowdle, has established himself as one of the Steelers' most important offensive weapons, making it unlikely that the Steelers would significantly reduce his workload even with Dowdle's return. However, the veteran running back has demonstrated his ability to handle a larger workload when necessary, and his presence would provide Pittsburgh with another experienced option to rotate into the backfield.
Having two capable running backs could help keep Warren fresh throughout the remainder of the season. With Dowdle potentially returning, the Steelers may have a stronger backfield combination to strengthen their offense against the Buccaneers.
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