Overview
- The Steelers officially signed defensive lineman Dean Lowry to a one-year contract on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, completing earlier media reports of a reunion.
- Lowry missed the entire 2025 season on injured reserve after a training-camp ACL tear and was medically cleared before electing to take extra time to regain football shape.
- The contract is a short-term depth move that projects Lowry as a rotational player who can play both end and inside in sub packages.
- Pittsburgh released veteran defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie to create the roster spot for Lowry.
- The signing follows evaluations that noted workmanlike pass-rush ability but questions about run defense and tackling, so Lowry’s conditioning and performance in training camp will determine his role behind starters like Cameron Heyward and Keeanu Benton.