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The Cleveland Browns offense sputtered to begin the 2024 NFL season as Deshaun Watson and company failed to string together many extended scoring drives.<\/p>\n

Cleveland\u2019s offensive unit under head coach Kevin Stefanski typically performs well due to the ground game and scheme, but neither was anywhere close to what they\u2019ve shown in years past.<\/p>\n

Watson\u2019s struggles under center were only one issue; other problems included the health of the offensive line and the absence of a reliable workhorse running back.<\/p>\n

While Nick Chubb eventually made his return to the field, the former star running back was clearly a shell of himself and eventually broke his foot in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n

With Chubb now an unreliable source of production in the backfield, Cleveland\u2019s got to address the position either through the 2025 NFL Draft or free agency.<\/p>\n

One name to look out for in free agency is Rico Dowdle, who is coming off a strong year with the Dallas Cowboys via Maurice Jones-Drew of NFL.com.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019d be a great option in Kevin Stefanski\u2019s offense, which needs a new bell cow back for 2025, with Nick Chubb\u2019s contract running out. Pairing Dowdle with Jerome Ford would help get this run game back on track and elevate the offense,\u201d Jones-Drew said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dowdle was just one of 16 running backs in the league to rush over 1,000 yards, and it\u2019s even more impressive considering Dallas\u2019 own quarterback situation.<\/p>\n

Dowdle likely wouldn\u2019t cost much in free agency, so he should definitely be a name to keep an eye out for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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