# Steelers Get Key Injury Boost for Bucs Game

> Rico Dowdle's toe injury may clear before Steelers face Buccaneers.
- Title: Steelers Get Key Injury Boost for Bucs Game | Shortify
- Summary: Rico Dowdle's toe injury may clear before Steelers face Buccaneers. Rico Dowdle could return for Steelers' Sunday game against Buccaneers after toe injury.
- Keywords: pittsburgh steelers, tampa bay buccaneers, rico dowdle, jaylen warren, nfl, injury report, sports, Steelers, Get, Key, Injury, Boost
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-steelers-finally-catch-a-break-with-major-injury-boost-ahead-of-buccaneers-showdown
- Author: Soheli Tarafdar
- Published: 2026-10-16T17:29:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pittsburgh steelers, tampa bay buccaneers, rico dowdle, jaylen warren, nfl, injury report, sports
## Steelers' Injury Update
Pittsburgh Steelers stand at 3-2 heading into Week 6.
## Rico Dowdle's Injury Progress
Rico Dowdle, who dislocated his toe twice, logs full practice session.
## Dowdle's Injury Details
Dowdle said he felt better but would see how he felt for Sunday's game.

> Feeling alright, getting better, taking it day-by-day.
## Steelers' Running Back Shift
Jaylen Warren now handles 91.3% of snaps after Dowdle's absence.
## Dowdle's Return Impact
Dowdle's return could shift Steelers' running back workload to Warren.
## Key takeaway

Rico Dowdle could return for Steelers' Sunday game against Buccaneers after toe injury.