Former Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle is signing a one-year deal worth up to $6.25 million deal with the Carolina Panthers, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported. 

Maurice Jones-Drew ranks all 74 starting running backs from the 2024 NFL season. Where does veteran Josh Jacobs land after an impressive first campaign in Green Bay? Does Giants rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. crack the top 25?

Should the Seahawks extend Geno Smith? How can the Bears best support Caleb Williams? Kevin Patra identifies one key offseason move to make for each NFC team that will be chasing the conference champion Eagles in 2025.

Did Sam Darnold outplay his one-year deal? Did Tee Higgins earn a big payday while playing on the franchise tag? Marc Ross identifies nine players whose 2024 performances likely earned them lucrative contracts in the coming offseason.

Maurice Jones-Drew provides team fits for six pending free agents at the running back position. Where is the perfect landing spot for Najee Harris? Which ball-carrier could help Ben Johnson push the Bears' offense forward?

Maurice Jones-Drew ranks each team's primary running back from the 2024 NFL season. Where does do-it-all playmaker Jahmyr Gibbs land? How about rookie Bucky Irving? Check out the entire ranking, 1-32.

Maurice Jones-Drew identifies five teams that need to upgrade their running back rooms this offseason. Plus, MJD updates his RB rankings heading into Week 18 of the NFL season.

Will 49ers QB Brock Purdy have his way with the Lions' injury-riddled defense on Monday night? Michelle Magdziuk and Matt Okada highlight six noteworthy players who will out/underperform their fantasy projections during Championship Week.

Michelle Magdziuk and Matt Okada predict whether 10 noteworthy players will go higher or lower than their Week 15 fantasy projections. Who should you trust for the opening round of the fantasy football playoffs?

Marcas Grant spotlights 10 sleepers to consider for your Week 14 fantasy football lineup, including one NFC East running back poised for a big outing for the third straight week.

Will Rico Dowdle continue to be a bright spot in a dark season for the Cowboys? Can either Steelers running back be trusted to produce? Check out all of Michael F. Florio's RB starts and sits for Week 15 of the NFL fantasy football season.

Should you count on the Bengals' Chase Brown in a tough matchup against the Steelers? Check out all of Michael F. Florio's RB starts and sits for Week 13 of the NFL fantasy football season.

Should two Chiefs running backs be in your lineup this week? How about Jonathon Brooks in his NFL debut? Check out all of Michael F. Florio's RB starts and sits for Week 12 of the NFL fantasy football season.

NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down four things to watch for when the Dallas Cowboys host the Houston Texans on Monday night.

As Mike McCarthy searches for answers for a floundering offense, the Cowboys coach plans to lean on Rico Dowdle out of the backfield.

Will Kenneth Walker III have another big game against San Francisco? Can you trust anyone in the Broncos' backfield? Check out all of Michael F. Florio's RB starts and sits for Week 11 of the NFL fantasy football season.

Which players should you scoop up to give your fantasy team a boost heading into Week 10? Dan Parr provides a list of waiver-wire targets, including a resurgent QB and a pair of rookie receivers.

Can D'Andre Swift back up his first 100-yard effort of the season with another big game on the ground? Will Nick Chubb continue rounding into form? Check out all of Michael F. Florio's RB starts and sits for Week 9 of the NFL fantasy football season.

Will the D'Andre Swift renaissance continue in London? Why might fantasy darling Josh Allen underperform on Monday night? Michelle Magdziuk and Matt Okada predict whether 10 noteworthy players will go higher or lower than their Week 6 fantasy projections.

Which players should you scoop up to give your fantasy team a boost heading into Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season? Dan Parr provides a list of waiver-wire targets, including a breakout candidate at running back.

Which players should you scoop up to give your fantasy team a boost heading into Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season? Dan Parr provides a list of waiver-wire targets, including one wide receiver who's sure to be in demand after a career game.

Which players should you scoop up to give your fantasy team a boost heading into Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season? Dan Parr provides a list of waiver-wire targets, including red-hot quarterback Derek Carr and rookie running back Carson Steele.

Will Raheem Mostert get off to a hot start? Should the Cowboys running backs be in your lineup? Check out all of Michael F. Florio's RB starts and sits for Week 1 of the NFL fantasy football season.

With NFL training camp season upon us, Eric Edholm provides a refresher on the Dallas Cowboys' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

 Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy revealed the team will utilize a running back by committee approach in 2024 with Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle leading the way. 

NFL Network's Jane Slater discusses the most puzzling part of Dallas Cowboys' 2025 free agency.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo: Running back Rico Dowdle signs deal with the Carolina Panthers.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle's second touchdown run of 2024 gives the Cowboys a late lead vs. D.C.

Dallas Cowboys' running back Rico Dowdle goes over the 1,000 rushing yard mark on a 17-yard carry vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle rips off a 16-yard run up the middle of the Philadelphia Eagles' defense.

The "NFL Fantasy Live" crew reveals whether or not they believe Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle will exceed 14.0 points in fantasy football during Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle's best plays from 149-yard game vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 15 during the 2024 NFL season.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle's best plays from his 141-yard game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle breaks loose on a 27-yard scamper.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle's ball-carrier vision is 100 on a 19-yard dash vs. Cincinnati Bengals.

Watch Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle's best plays from his 112-yard, one touchdown game vs. the New York Giants in Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle rushes for 22 yards vs. the New York Giants.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle's juggling-act touchdown catch caps quarterback Dak Prescott's wild improv act.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle gains 15 yards after quarterback Dak Prescott's pass deflects off tight end Jake Ferguson's fingertips.

Watch all of Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle's best plays from his 114-yard game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL regular season.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle moves chains with a 13-yard pickup on a shotgun toss play.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott flees the pocket for a 22-yard touchdown pass to diving Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle reels in a one-handed touchdown grab on a 15-yard screen pass.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle reels in a one-handed touchdown grab on a 15-yard screen pass.

Watch every touchdown from the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL season.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle's two-point-conversion run makes it a 48-24 game.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle explodes through a gaping hole for a 20-yard run and near-TD.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle barrels through a goal-line pileup for a rushing touchdown.

Predicting top points-scorers in Seattle Seahawks-Dallas Cowboys on 'TNF'.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's 16-yard touchdown pass to running back Rico Dowdle opens up the scoring in the team's Thanksgiving game against their NFC East rival Washington Commanders in Week 12 of the 2023 NFL regular season.