Overview

• Rico Dowdle re-signs with the Dallas Cowboys on a one-year contract worth $1.255M, including a $200K signing bonus.
• Dowdle, undrafted in 2020, steps up as the Cowboys' primary running back following Tony Pollard's departure to the Titans.
• The Cowboys have not pursued top free-agent running backs, aiming instead for cost-effective solutions amid salary cap considerations.
• Dowdle's return is part of the Cowboys' strategy to address their running back needs through the draft and internal development.
• Despite uncertainties in the running back room, Dallas focuses on retaining talent like Dowdle while planning for future additions.