Dallas Cowboys have made a decision on the future of backup running back Rico Doodle For the 2024 season. According to his agent, Doodle has signed a new contract that will keep him with the team. His contract is a one-year deal worth $1.255 million, including a $200,000 signing bonus, according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News.
Doodle was originally an undrafted free agent. south carolinahas been in the league for four years. 2023 was his most productive year, playing a supporting role at the back. tony pollard first time.
In 16 regular season games, the former Gamecocks star had 89 carries for 361 yards and two touchdowns. He had 17 first downs and six more by catching passes from Dak Prescott. He finished the year with 17 receptions for 177 yards and two more touchdowns. Dowdle did not play much in the postseason game against the Green Bay Packers. He lost 11 yards on just two carries.
The 6-foot-0, 215-pound running back did not make a mark for the Cowboys during the 2022 season, appearing in five games. Prior to 2022, he was unable to participate in OTAs because he had a knee scope.
The Cowboys had to place Dowdle on injured reserve during the 2021 season. He suffered a hip fracture during the preseason.
During his rookie season in 2020, Dowdle gained 24 yards on seven rushing attempts. A native of South Carolina, he signed a three-year contract for $2.3 million, including $110,000 guaranteed.
2024 NFL Offseason, Free Agency Details
The NFL's 2024 calendar year begins March 13 at 4:00 PM ET. At that point, his contract through 2023 officially ends and these players become free agents. Prior to the start of free agency, teams will have the opportunity to name one franchise or transition tag player from February 20th at 4pm ET until March 5th. Teams can enter legal negotiations from March 11th to March 13th. The affected players will become unrestricted free agents.
In addition to NFL free agency, the new year also marks the beginning of all trades officially made by the league office. April 19th is the deadline for restricted free agents to receive offer sheets. April 24th marks the deadline for teams to take offer sheet hits for restricted free agents. Following the restricted free agency deadline, the 2024 NFL Draft will be held from April 25-27.
Dallas has a long list of upcoming free agents to consider re-signing and multiple star players seeking contract extensions. The Cowboys' free agent list includes Tyron Smith, Tony Pollard, Stephon Gilmore, Tyler Biadasz, Dorance Armstrong Jr., Jaylon Kearse, Jordan Lewis, Jonathan Hankins, Neville Gallimore and Dante. – Includes Fowler Jr., Chuma Edoga and Noah Igbinoghene.
