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Rico Dowdle day-to-day with toe injury
Steelers running back suffered a toe injury Sunday but testing came back relatively OK.
In brief
Steelers running back suffered a toe injury Sunday but testing came back relatively OK. Dowdle's toe injury is not expected to sideline him long-term, with the Steelers treating him as day-to-day ahead of Week 3. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Dowdle injured in Patriots loss
Steelers running back Rico Dowdle suffered a toe injury in the first half of Sunday's loss to New England but was initially questionable to return.
Ruled out despite initial status
Dowdle was ultimately ruled out of the game, though he had played earlier with seven carries for 22 yards and two catches for 22 yards.
Testing shows positive signs
Further testing on Dowdle's toe injury checked out relatively OK, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, easing concerns about a longer absence.
Day-to-day heading to Week 3
Dowdle is considered day-to-day as the Steelers prepare for Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals, suggesting he could return soon.
Backups stepped up Sunday
Jaylen Warren and practice squad elevation Travis Homer handled running back duties for Pittsburgh in Dowdle's absence against New England.
The headline
Dowdle's toe injury is not expected to sideline him long-term, with the Steelers treating him as day-to-day ahead of Week 3.
