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Rico Dowdle A Full-Go Wednesday

By Jared Smola | Updated on Wed, Dec 31 2025 7:13 PM UTC

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) returned to a full practice on Wednesday. He'll be ready for lead duties in this weekend's game vs. the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay held Dowdle to 43 scoreless yards in their Week 16 meeting.

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