After a statement win over the New York Jets , Head coach Brian Schottenheimer ’s Cowboys (2-2-1) are gearing up for another big showdown against the Carolina Panthers (2-3), who are fresh off a gutsy comeback win against the Miami Dolphins . But this matchup comes with a broader storyline. Schottenheimer will be reuniting with Panthers running back Rico Dowdle, whom he let go. And Schottenheimer made sure everyone knew there were no hard feelings.

Despite allowing him to test free agency in the offseason, Schottenheimer was full of praise for the former Cowboys RB . “Rico’s a really skilled runner,” Schottenheimer said. “He’s got great vision. He runs hard. We’ve got a ton of new faces; they don’t realize the power that he has. Rico was a guy we considered keeping, and we k

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