Dowdle, Elliott active for Steelers' Paris game

Both entered Sunday with knee-related questionable tags.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Rico Dowdle and DeShon Elliott are both up. Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Rico Dowdle was limited in Friday's practice. DeShon Elliott was activated from injured reserve Saturday after practicing in full Wednesday.

Why it matters: Pittsburgh enters its game against the Saints at 4-2, with two straight wins. Its last result was a 26-19 victory at Tampa Bay on Oct. 18.

By the numbers: Dowdle rushed for 1,076 yards and six touchdowns on 236 carries in 17 games with Carolina in 2025.

What to watch: Their roles and workloads against the Saints will become clear once the game begins.

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