01/12/2026
Rico Dowdle says his decreased role at the end of the season will impact his thinking in free agency, and wants to go somewhere where he can get the bulk of the carries.
“You know, it is what it is. I only control what I can control, but that definitely plays a factor,” Dowdle said.
Reporter: Did they ever give you an explanation [as to why his role changed]?
Dowdle: No.
Reporter: How will that impact your thinking?
Dowdle: Just obviously for me, I want to be a guy that can go out there and just get the bulk…my game shows like the more I get the ball throughout the game, the stronger I get.
Dowdle, 27, finished the season with 1,373 scrimmage yards and 7 total TD, but averaged only eight carries in the final four games and last scored a touchdown in Week 15.
Dowdle played out his 1-year deal and is set to become an unrestricted free-agent in March.
