Rico Dowdle

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy noted that getting Rico Dowdle back was "big for the team."

Fantasy Impact

McCarthy also added that the team is not done with the room this offseason. After not landing a running back in free agency, the Cowboys figure to be one of the first teams to address the running back position during the NFL Draft next month.

The Cowboys are expected to re-sign RB Rico Dowdle.

Fantasy Impact

Dowdle will rejoin a backfield that no longer includes starting RB Tony Pollard. Fantasy managers should wait and see if the Cowboys add depth at running back before looking at Dowdle’s fantasy value in 2024.

Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle is officially active for a Week 18 matchup with Washington.

Fantasy Impact

Dowdle will return to the active roster after missing Week 17 with an ankle injury. He will remain the primary backup to Tony Pollard as the Cowboys look to close out the season with a win.

Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle practiced in full on Thursday despite his ankle injury, upgrading from his limited status on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Dowdle was ruled out from Week 17's win against Detroit due to an ankle injury, but he could be back for Week 18 given his promising status on Thursday. Dowdle has seen some games where he was given increased responsibility recently, and playing against a poor Washington defense, Dowdle could see more usage in the second half if Dallas were to get up to an early lead as it fights for the No. 2 seed. He's more of a sneaky, cheap DFS option than a player to turn to in fantasy championships.

Rico Dowdle (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Lions.

Fantasy Impact

Dowdle has been out of practice all week with an ankle injury. He will give way to rookie Deuce Vaughn as the Cowboys' No.2 RB behind Tony Pollard this Saturday.