Cowboys' Rico Dowdle: Getting MRI on hip

Dowdle (hip) is scheduled to get an MRI on the hip injury he suffered in Sunday's 38-3 win over the Patriots, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Dowdle missed the entire 2021 season due to a fracture in the same hip. if Dowdle is unable to play in Week 5 against the 49ers, Deuce Vaughn would be in line to work as the top backup to Tony Pollard in Dallas' backfield. Before exiting Sunday's win, Dowdle played six snaps on offense and carried three times for nine yards. while corralling his lone target for an eight-yard reception.