Dean Lowry Returns to Steelers, Reunites with McCarthy

0:00It's April 26. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. Pittsburgh Steelers just brought back defensive tackle Dean Lowry for some key depth after the draft. The veteran was a fourth-round pick by the Green Bay Packers back in 2016, right when Mike McCarthy was their head coach. Now with McCarthy leading the Steelers, this reunion adds an interesting layer without swaying the higher. Lowry has a solid 10-year career under his belt, with 132 games played and 85 starts. He's racked up 271 tackles, 16.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. Last year, he joined Pittsburgh after a stint with the Minnesota Vikings. But things got tough when he tore his ACL in preseason, sidelining him for the whole 2025 season. Lowry took it in stride, posting on Instagram about turning the setback into motivation and staying grateful to rehab. In 2024, he suited up for 12 games with the Steelers, starting one and notched five tackles, one sack, and a past defense.

1:03Now he's eyeing training camp to battle for a roster spot. This move bolsters the D-line as Lowry links up again with McCarthy, bringing that veteran grit to push the squad forward into the new era.