{
  "id": 12423903,
  "title": "Steelers RB Rico Dowdle Reveals Painful Details of His Injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/steelers-rb-rico-dowdle-reveals-painful-details-of-his-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T16:55:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/steelers-rb-rico-dowdle-reveals-painful-details-of-his-injury-12531066"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers are without running back Rico Dowdle since he suffered a toe injury during a Week 2 game against the New England Patriots. In an interview with reporters on Tuesday, Dowdle detailed the painful incident. He recounted dislocating his toe twice; the first time, he convinced the team doctors he was fit to continue playing, only to dislocate it again in the same match. Dowdle stated, \"The first time I did it, I came to the sideline and I was like, I think my toe broke.\" Despite the doctors' reassurances, he felt compelled to return to the game. After the second dislocation, he initially felt better, but the doctors confirmed nothing was broken. Dowdle is now making a steady recovery, improving day-by-day as he prepares to return to the field. With Dowdle sidelined, fifth-year running back Jaylen Warren has stepped up, racking up 309 rushing yards and 143 receiving yards in the Steelers' first four games. Dowdle expects to continue his rehabilitation this week, awaiting the decision on his return ahead of the Steelers' Week 5 match against the Indianapolis Colts.",
  "summary": "The Pittsburgh Steelers have been without running back Rico Dowdle since he suffered a toe injury against the Patriots in Week 2.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rico Dowdle dislocated his toe twice in Week 2 game",
    "Dowdle initially played despite doctors' reassurances",
    "Jaylen Warren stepped up, gaining 309 rushing yards"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}