Dowdle spent the 2025 season in Carolina before becoming a free agent and signing a deal with the Steelers last week, where he had one of the best seasons of his career, recording 1,076 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns and 297 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. And while business is business, Dowdle also has some revenge on his mind after the Panthers let him walk this offseason.
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“Yeah, it’s definitely close,” Dowdle said of the game. “It’s definitely circled, for sure.”
If Dowdle has a strong performance against the Panthers, it wouldn’t be the first time he’s put on a massive showing against a former team. Dowdle spent his first five seasons in the league with the Dallas Cowboys, and last season, in a clash between Carolina and Dallas, Dowdle had 239 yards from scrimmage and a receiving touchdown in the Panthers’ 30-27 victory.Since that game isn’t far from Panthers fans’ minds, they understand that Dowdle can offer a revenge game at this level, and they’re probably already dreading next year’s showdown with Pittsburgh.
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This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Rico Dowdle Seeking Revenge in Upcoming Panthers-Steelers Showdown