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Why did Rico Dowdle leave the Cowboys? Panthers RB makes Dallas pay for free agency decision

Most "revenge game" narratives are more of a media creation than a true vendetta, but for Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle, his first matchup against his former team is personal.

Dowdle told the Dallas Cowboys to "buckle up" ahead of Week 6, after Dowdle wasn't retained on the heels of a 1,000-yard rushing season.

While Dowdle had to settle for a complementary role in Carolina, he broke through in Week 5 with 206 yards and a touchdown on the ground in place of Chuba Hubbard. With Hubbard out again in Week 6, Dowdle took center stage against his former team.

Here's what you need to know about Dowdle's exit from Dallas in free agency.

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