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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported veteran defensive end Dean Lowry isn't re-signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers after all.
Two days after a report surfaced that he was returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers, defensive end Dean Lowry isn’t coming back to the Steelers after all. At least, he isn’t yet.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that Lowry will take more time this offseason before signing a contract with any NFL team.
“Upon further review: Dean Lowry has decided to take a little more time to work into playing shape,” wrote Rapoport on X. “He did not take a physical, but he has been fully cleared from last season’s injury.”
In the latest update, Rapoport quote posted his original report from Sunday that Lowry was re-signing with the Steelers.
Upon further review: Dean Lowry has decided to take a little more time to work into playing shape. He did not take a physical, but he has been fully cleared from last season’s injury. https://t.co/x9hXCUagjo
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 28, 2026
Lowry sat out all of last season with the Steelers because of an ACL tear. The defensive lineman suffered the injury during 2025 training camp.
In 2024, Lowry appeared in 12 games for the Steelers, posting five combined tackles, one sack and one pass defense.
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