The history of the NFL is full of guys whose talent and opportunities could’ve led to big things but whose bodies ultimately sabotaged their dreams. If running back Rico Dowdle dreamt of becoming a regular cast member in the Dallas Cowboys’ offense, the last few years of injuries may have closed the door.
Dowdle joined the Cowboys in 2020 as an undrafted free agent out of South Carolina. Thanks mostly to his special teams work both as a kick returner and on coverage units, Dowdle forced his way onto the roster behind Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard.