Steelers sign familiar face at defensive lineman

TL;DR

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed defensive lineman Dean Lowry, who previously played for the team in 2024 and 2025. Lowry missed the entire 2025 season due to an ACL injury sustained in training camp.

Key points

Pittsburgh Steelers signed Dean Lowry as a defensive lineman
Lowry missed the 2025 season due to an ACL injury
Lowry has 271 career tackles and 16.5 sacks
Mike McCarthy, Steelers head coach, drafted Lowry in 2016

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 21: Dean Lowry #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL Football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran defensive lineman Dean Lowry, per Ian Rapoport. Lowry was with the Steelers in 2024 and 2025, but tore his ACL in training camp last summer, causing him to miss the entire 2025 season. He appeared in 12 games with Pittsburgh in 2024 after a one-year stint with the Minnesota Vikings in 2023. There is connective tissue with Lowry and Mike McCarthy, as the Steelers’ head coach drafted Lowry in 2016 when he was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. Lowry has 271 career tackles, 16.5 sacks, and 23 forced fumbles. ***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!***