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Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice. He's on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Buccaneers. RB Jaylen Warren has been excellent with Dowdle out the past three weeks and should remain the lead back in Week 6. Exactly how much work Dowdle takes remains to be seen, but HC Mike McCarthy called Warren the offense's "featured player" earlier this week. Warren should stay locked into fantasy lineups this week. Dowdle would be a risky start in his first game back from turf toe.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) remained limited in practice Wednesday. He was limited all last week before missing the Colts game. We're tentatively expecting Dowdle to play vs. the Buccaneers this weekend but will keep you updated on his status. Dowdle won't be a recommended fantasy start in his first game back, but his return would dent RB Jaylen Warren's fantasy value.

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren ran 15 times for 101 yards (6.7 yards per carry) and a TD in Sunday’s 34-22 win over the Colts. He added 6 catches on 6 targets for 87 yards and another TD, highlighted by an 80-yard score. That totaled 188 scrimmage yards and 36.8 PPR points, one of the top RBs for the week. His longest run went for 50 yards. With Rico Dowdle out, Warren again dominated the backfield snaps, while Lew Nichols got just 1 carry.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Colts. He got in 3 limited practices this week, so we’re tentatively expecting him back for next Sunday’s game vs. the Buccaneers. But RB Jaylen Warren gets to play workhorse again today.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) is "unlikely" to play vs. the Colts today, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. "Steelers will make final determination in pre-game warmups," Schefter adds. We'll get Pittsburgh's inactives around 11:30 am ET, but Dowdle should be on fantasy benches for now. His absence would keep RB Jaylen Warren in a workhorse role.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Colts. RBs coach Ramon Chinyoung spoke Friday like Dowdle would play this weekend, so we’re currently projecting him in. But we’re also expecting Jaylen Warren to lead the backfield after strong showings the past two weeks.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) was officially limited in Wednesday's practice. HC Mike McCarthy said beforehand, though, that Dowdle would still be working with the rehab group. We'll see how he progresses over the next couple of days, but Dowdle still seems iffy for this weekend's game vs. the Colts.

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren compiled 126 total yards on 20 touches in Thursday night's loss to the Browns. He played 69 of Pittsburgh's 71 offensive snaps and ran a route on 87% of pass plays. Warren handled 17 of the team's 19 carries, ripping off 5.5 yards per attempt. That included runs of 24, 13, and 11 yards. Warren also tied for second among Steelers with 6 targets, catching 3 for 33 yards.

As expected, Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) is out for Thursday night's game vs. the Browns. He didn't practice all week and could miss more time beyond Week 4. RB Jaylen Warren will be back in a workhorse role against Cleveland and is just about a must-start in fantasy football.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) remained sidelined for Tuesday's practice. He's looking unlikely to play vs. the Browns on Thursday night. RB Jaylen Warren played workhorse with Dowdle out this past weekend: a 90% snap rate, 20 carries, and 4 targets. He should be in for a similar role against Cleveland, landing him inside the top-12 RBs in our Week 4 rankings.

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren had a full-time role with Rico Dowdle sidelined with a toe injury. Warren handled 56 snaps with the other two active RBs (Travis Homer and Lew Nichols) playing a combined 6 snaps. That led to Warren handling 90.6% of RB touches. Warren had 20 touches going for 176 yards.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Bengals, while RB Jaylen Warren (shoulder) is listed as questionable. We’re expecting Warren to play after getting in 3 limited practices this week, and he should dominate work in Pittsburgh’s backfield with Dowdle out. But the shoulder issue adds some risk to Warren’s Week 3 profile. Rookie Eli Heidenreich is the only other RB on the Steelers' active roster. RBs Travis Homer and Lew Nichols are on the practice squad.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) did not practice on Wednesday, and his right foot was in a walking boot, according to The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. Dowdle is a long shot to play against the Bengals this weekend. RB Jaylen Warren (shoulder) was limited on Wednesday but should be available to serve as Pittsburgh's clear lead back against Cincinnati.

The Steelers mustered only three points against the New England Patriots in Week 2. QB Aaron Rodgers only completed 59% of his passes for 187 yards. The two starting RBs (Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle) combined to rush 18 times for 65 yards, 3.61 yards per carry. WR D.K. Metcalf had his second straight week with a dropped pass. It’s possible the offense just won’t carry much fantasy value going forward.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle suffered a toe injury in the first half of Sunday's game vs. the Patriots. He was carted back to the locker room and is officially questionable to return. We'll update Dowdle's status when we know more.

Update: Dowdle returned for the start of the second half.

Update: Dowdle was ruled out in the second half.

The Steelers on Saturday downgraded WR Michael Pittman Jr. to out because of his foot injury. That leaves Pittsburgh without the guy who ran the second-most routes on the team in Week 1 and led squad with 58 receiving yards.

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren led the backfield with 46 yards on 10 carries, adding 5 catches for 27 yards on 6 targets. Meanwhile, Rico Dowdle contributed only 15 yards on 8 attempts, plus 6 yards on a pair of catches.

Rico Dowdle is impressing in his first training camp with the Steelers. Mark Kaboly, Steelers Correspondent for the Pat McAfee Show, writes “Even though [Jaylen] Warren is very good, Dowdle will be the unquestioned RB1 when the season starts.”

The Steelers and QB Aaron Rodgers have agreed to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports, with $22 million in guarantees and a max value of $25 million. Rodgers will now return for his second season in Pittsburgh and reunite with new HC Mike McCarthy for the first time since 2018. McCarthy served as Packers HC from 2006 -- the year after Green Bay drafted Rodgers -- until 2018, a span that included 11 seasons with Rodgers as the lead QB.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport wrote Thursday that QB Aaron Rodgers “will likely” return to the Steelers next season. Rodgers is set to meet with the team Friday, and a new deal could follow shortly after.