Carolina Rico News & Updates

Should Rico Dowdle leave the Panthers? Carolina’s backfield, free agency, and what comes next

At the end of the 2025 season, the Panthers now have 24 players eligible for unrestricted free agenc...

Jan 15, 2026 • MSN

Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle: Chuba Hubbard and I are 'Two-Headed Monster'

An already potent Carolina Panthers rushing attack is getting back a key member. After missing Carol...

Oct 16, 2025 • MSN

Rico Dowdle's Panthers Exit Could Backfire on Carolina in 2026

Dave Canales is in preparation for his third season as head coach of the Carolina Panthers. The team...

May 13, 2026 • Yahoo! Sports

Did Carolina Panthers Botch Rico Dowdle Situation?

As the Carolina Panthers continue preparation for the 2026 NFL season, Dave Canales and his staff ar...

May 31, 2026 • Yahoo! Sports

Panthers-Dolphins takeaways: Down 17-0, Carolina rallies behind Rico Dowdle

Staring down an early 17-point deficit, quarterback Bryce Young, running back Rico Dowdle and the Ca...

Oct 05, 2025 • The New York Times

Rico Dowdle's best plays from 234-yard game vs. Dolphins | Week 5

Watch Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle's Week 5 highlights, where he exploded for a career...

Oct 05, 2025 • NFL

‘They wasn’t buckled up’: Rico Dowdle wrecks former team with 239 total yards

After rushing for 206 yards a week ago in a Panthers win, backup Carolina running back Rico Dowdle k...

Oct 12, 2025 • Charlotte Observer

Carolina Panthers Will Really Regret Letting Rico Dowdle Land with Steelers

There's good news and bad news for the Carolina Panthers as it pertains to Rico Dowdle. He's gone in...

Mar 19, 2026 • Sports Illustrated

How Carolina Panthers' Rico Dowdle is turning NFL punishment into a great cause

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was trying to have some fun in the Week 9 win over the Gr...

Nov 06, 2025 • Sports Illustrated

Rico Dowdle Joins Steelers with Huge Chip on His Shoulder

New Steelers running back Rico Dowdle is eager for his next opportunity. The 7th-year pro out of Sou...

Jun 25, 2026 • Yahoo Sports

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle looks to prove he's worthy of being NFL starter after leaving Cowboys

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers weren’t necessary looking to add a starting-caliber runn...

Aug 04, 2025 • Newsday

Rico Dowdle Is a Man of His Word

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle told the Dallas Cowboys exactly what was coming Sunday, a...

Oct 12, 2025 • Athlon Sports

Carolina Panthers X-Factor for 2026 Season Revealed

After losing Rico Dowdle, there's a opportunity for Brooks to step in and have a big role right away...

Jun 21, 2026 • Yahoo Sports

Carolina's Rico Dowdle predicted he'd have a big game against Miami. Then he rushed for 206 yards

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rico Dowdle told his Carolina Panthers teammates last week that he'd run for 180...

Oct 05, 2025 • WLTX19

Rico Dowdle comments on Carolina Panthers' running back arrangement

Three weeks ago, Rico Dowdle was the little-used backup running back for the Carolina Panthers. Prio...

Oct 16, 2025 • Sports Illustrated