The Cowboys are signing Ezekiel Elliott to join Dowdle in a backfield that otherwise lacks experienced players and early draft picks, ESPN.com's Todd Archer reports.

Dowdle is set to re-sign with the Cowboys, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Dowdle finished the regular season with 361 yards and two touchdowns on 89 carries while catching 17 of 22 targets for 144 yards and two more TDs over 16 games.

Dowdle carried the ball nine times for 46 yards and caught three of four targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 38-10 rout of the Commanders.

Dowdle (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Dowdle (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Dowdle (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lions, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Dowdle (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Dowdle (ankle) was limited in Tuesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Dowdle (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Bobby Belt of 105.3 The Fan Dallas reports.