On Friday, August 21, 2026, Rico Dowdle was spotted wearing his kit throughout the Steelers' preseason action. RotoWire and the Fantasy Footballers Podcast reported his participation alongside teammate Jaylen Warren.
Meanwhile, several Steelers rookies missed the game due to injuries, ahead of the team's second 2026 preseason game.
In separate reporting, a conversation between Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy and a reporter from Steelers Depot identified Dowdle as the squad's 'workhorse back'.