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100-game NFL veteran backs out of deal with Steelers
TL;DR
NFL veteran Dean Lowry has backed out of a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers to focus on getting back into playing shape. He was cleared to play after recovering from a torn ACL but did not take a physical.
Key points
- Dean Lowry backed out of a deal with the Steelers
- He is focusing on getting back into playing shape
- Lowry was cleared to play after a torn ACL in 2025
- The Steelers have added depth to their defensive line
- Lowry did not take a physical before backing out
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Dean Lowry
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In a surprising turn of events, an NFL veteran with over 100 games of experience has reportedly backed out of a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
31-year-old defensive tackle Dean Lowry, who reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Steelers, will not be signing his contract at this time and is instead focused on getting back into "playing shape," per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Rapoport also added that Lowry did not take a physical but was cleared to play following a torn ACL in 2025, which makes the situation a little more strange.
The potential loss of Lowry won't impact the Steelers too greatly, as the team acquired some solid defensive line depth this offseason, including Sebastian Joseph-Day in free agency and Gabriel Rubio in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Oddly enough, the Steelers have now dealt with two defenders this offseason who agreed to contracts but didn't sign on the dotted line, as fans also await news on the future of Darnell Savage Jr., who seemingly was set to join Pittsburgh at the start of the new league year.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers' Dean Lowry signing takes hit as veteran backs out of deal
Q&A
Why did Dean Lowry back out of his deal with the Steelers?
Dean Lowry backed out to focus on getting back into playing shape after recovering from a torn ACL.
What is Dean Lowry's injury history?
Dean Lowry was cleared to play following a torn ACL he suffered in 2025.
How will Lowry's decision affect the Steelers' defensive line?
The Steelers are well-prepared for Lowry's potential loss, having added depth to their defensive line with new acquisitions this offseason.