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Steelers Make Big Decision on Jaylen Warren Amid Rico Dowdle’s Return - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)

newsweek.com · 2026-10-16

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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedThe Steelers are set to have Rico Dowdle return for Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a toe injury in Week 2.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedThe Steelers will feature Jaylen Warren as the primary back against Tampa Bay.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedWarren has been 'electric' over the last three weeks, including 101 scrimmage yards and one touchdown rushing on 15 carries plus six catches for 87 yards and a score against the Colts.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedover 100-plus scrimmage yards in the last three games; 101 yards and one touchdown on 15 carries; six catches for 87 yards and a score

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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedCoach Mike McCarthy said Warren is the team's featured player right now and that the offense should keep putting him in position to make plays.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedThe Steelers had expected to alternate between Warren and Dowdle after signing Dowdle to a two-year, $12.25 million deal this offseason; Dowdle had averaged 2.5 yards per rush before the injury.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedtwo-year deal worth $12.25 million; 2.5 yards per rush; 37 yards on 15 carries; four catches for 28 yards

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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedThe article suggests Dowdle's addition should help keep Warren fresh and could make him more dangerous later in Sunday's game.View evidenceHide evidence

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Sport-related Concussion: Experience from the National Football League

Return to Play in Football · 2018 · Crossref

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