PITTSBURGH — Standing in front of his locker, running back Rico Dowdle rolled a dirty jersey into a clear plastic bag. He also had a football in his stall. As cornerback Trevon Diggs said after the Cowboys’ 20-17 victory over the Steelers,

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (1) celebrates his touchdown catch with running back Rico Dowdle (23) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, early Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Pittsburgh. The Cowboys won 20-17. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

After a career game that saw him post 114 yards from scrimmage, Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle is offering more optimism out of the backfield.