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Panthers Elevate Rico Dowdle to RB1 as Hubbard Moves to Returns, With Lead Back Limited at Practice

Social-media trade rumors proved false, underscoring Carolina’s commitment to his expanded role.

Overview

  • Dowdle was not traded at the deadline and remains with Carolina, despite false reports circulating online.
  • Carolina beat writer Sheena Quick reports Dowdle is listed as RB1 on the latest depth chart, with Chuba Hubbard added to the kickoff return unit.
  • On Wednesday, Dowdle worked on a side field and is expected to be listed as a non-participant, leaving his Week 10 outlook to be determined.
  • Dowdle’s recent surge includes 130 yards and two touchdowns in the win at Green Bay, where a late run set up a 49-yard game-winning field goal.
  • He drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty for an ‘excessive’ celebration, and league fines for a first offense are $14,491 under NFL policy.