Dean Lowry Returns to Steelers on One-Year Deal

0:00On April 26, veteran defensive lineman Dean Lowry is heading back to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a new deal. The 32-year-old free agent missed all of 2025 with a torn ACL, but now adds solid depth to their line right after the draft. He first joined Pittsburgh on a two-year pact before the 2024 season, suiting up for 12 games with five tackles, one sack, and a blocked kick. Training camp the next year brought that knee injury, sidelineing him completely, but he's healthy now and ready to push for a spot. Lowry brings a ton of experience with 132 games, and 85 starts under his belt, mostly from Green Bay, that ties back to Steelers' defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, who was there during Lowry's time, making this reunion feel like old times. Contract specifics are under wraps, but expect a one-year deal near the veteran minimum. Pittsburgh's been beefing up the D-line by signing Sebastian Joseph Day and grabbing Notre Dame's Gabriel Rubio in the 6-round.

1:01The Steelers want to fix that shaky run defense after ranking 15th in yards per carry last year and getting gashed in playoff losses. Lowry steps into a battle with younger guys like a Seizi Otomeo and Logan Lee, offering that steady vet vibe as they build depth for the grind ahead.