Bryan DeArdo#4 of 87 NFL pundits · Aug 14, 2026
DeArdo, reporting from Steelers camp, called Rico Dowdle the front-runner to be Pittsburgh's lead running back over Jaylen Warren.
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What Bryan DeArdo said
CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo labeled Dowdle the front-runner to be Pittsburgh's RB1.
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Rico Dowdle · 2026 season15 calls from 10 pundits between 1 and 2. Bryan DeArdo said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Depth Chart CallsRico DowdlePittsburgh Steelers
Rico Dowdle to be 1st on the depth chart
VerdictWaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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