{
  "id": 14840249,
  "title": "Steelers’ Rico Dowdle nearing Week 6 return vs. Buccaneers to join red-hot Jaylen Warren",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/steelers-rico-dowdle-nearing-week-6-return-vs-buccaneers-to-join-red",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T01:30:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-rico-dowdle-nearing-week-013037057.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The Pittsburgh Steelers could soon have another weapon back in their backfield, as Rico Dowdle appears to be nearing a return ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dowdle was a full participant in practice for the first time in a while, offering encouraging news for a Pittsburgh offense that could use another reliable running […] The post Steelers’ Rico Dowdle nearing Week 6…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}