# Rico Dowdle day-to-day with toe injury

> Steelers running back suffered a toe injury Sunday but testing came back relatively OK.
- Title: Rico Dowdle day-to-day with toe injury · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-rico-dowdle-day-to-day-with-toe-injury
- Published: 2026-09-22T22:03:21.315+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.