The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly decided on who won the No. 1 running back competition between Ezekiel Elliott, Dalvin Cook and Rico Dowdle.
One of the top training camp battles of the 2024 offseason was the Cowboys’ RB1 role between Rico Dowdle, Elliott and Cook. “Zeke” was brought back on a one-year deal after spending last season with the New England Patriots, and Cook was signed to bolster the RB depth chart last week.
The Cowboys lost their leading rusher of 2022 and 2023, Tony Pollard, to the Tennessee Titans in free agency. Pollard signed a three-year deal worth $21.75 million after logging back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
According to a report from Todd Archer of The Athletic, it appears as though the 26-year-old Rico Dowdle will be the No. 1 RB in Dallas. The South Carolina product is entering his fifth season with the Cowboys, having signed with them as an undrafted free agent in 2020:
“In a room that includes Elliott and Dalvin Cook, Dowdle should be the favorite to lead the Cowboys in rushing attempts and rushing yards this season. Dowdle was asked last week about this being his best opportunity to get significant playing time.”