The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a two-year, $12.25 million contract with running back Rico Dowdle, his agency, Athletes First, announced.

Earlier today, Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell, the team's MVP in 2025, agreed on a two-year, $14 million contract with the Buccaneers. In 2025, Dowdle had 1,076 rushing yards and 297 receiving yards in 17 regular-season games.

The Carolina Panthers ' leading rusher in 2025 will be elsewhere in 2026. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, free-agent running back Rico Dowdle is expected to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reporting running back Rico Dowdle and the Pittsburgh Steelers agree to two-year, $12.25M contract.

Rico Dowdle has agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency. Here's a look at the details of the running back's contract.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing 1,000-yard rusher Rico Dowdle to a two-year, $12.25 million deal, according to Tom Pelissero.

The contract details have been revealed for the free agent deal agreed to on Monday between the Pittsburgh Steelers and running back Rico Dowdle.

According to Jordan Schultz and other NFL sources, the Pittsburgh Steelers are landing star running back Rico Dowdle. Rico Dowdle is fresh off back-to-back seasons with 1,000 rushing yards. After a 1,