Rico Dowdle, RB (PIT)

Week 6 return official

Dowdle (toe) is active for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Buccaneers.

Dowdle had teed up his active status by finishing Week 6 prep with consecutive full practices. The veteran offseason addition, who missed the last three games due to a toe dislocation, had been working in a true timeshare with Jaylen Warren over the first two games of the season, but the latter's 321 rushing yards, 169 receiving yards and two total touchdowns during Dowdle's absence will keep him in a clear lead-back role while Dowdle serves as a complementary option against a stout Buccaneers run defense.

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Rico Dowdle

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Rico Dowdle

Rico Dowdle

RB PIT

In line to play Sunday

Dowdle (toe), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, is slated to play, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.