Free agent signing pulls out of deal with Steelers

TL;DR

Defensive lineman Dean Lowry has opted not to sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, despite being medically cleared. He is focusing on getting into optimal football shape after recovering from a torn ACL.

Key points

Dean Lowry agreed to a one-year deal with the Steelers.
Lowry is focusing on getting in optimal football shape.
He missed the entire 2025 season due to a torn ACL.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 21: Dean Lowry #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs onto the field at halftime against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on November 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a one-year deal with defensive lineman Dean Lowry, adding more depth to their defensive line. However, Lowry has decided not to sign with Pittsburgh, at least not today, per Aaron Wilson. “Veteran defensive lineman Dean Lowry, who agreed to a one-year deal with Steelers previously and is fully medically cleared, not signing today as he continues to work at getting in optimal football shape, per a league source,” Wilson reports. Lowry suffered a torn ACL in training camp last summer, causing him to miss the entirety of the 2025 season. He signed with the Steelers in 2024, appearing in 12 games. He has 271 tackles and 16.5 sacks in nine NFL seasons. ***Let us know what you think in the comments***. ***Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!***

Q&A

Why did Dean Lowry pull out of his deal with the Steelers?

Dean Lowry decided not to sign with the Steelers as he continues to work on getting into optimal football shape after recovering from a torn ACL.

What is Dean Lowry's injury history in the NFL?

Dean Lowry suffered a torn ACL during training camp last summer, which caused him to miss the entire 2025 season.

How many games did Dean Lowry play for the Steelers in 2024?

Dean Lowry appeared in 12 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2024 season.