Steelers Re-Sign Veteran DT After Missing Last Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back a veteran defensive lineman in the aftermath of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Steelers have re-signed Dean Lowry, bolstering their depth in the trenches in the process.

Veteran DE Dean Lowry is re-signing with the #Steelers, source said. Some important depth following the draft. pic.twitter.com/9WjEUGIfUd

- Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 26, 2026

Pittsburgh's only selection in the draft along the interior of the defensive line was sixth-rounder Gabriel Rubio out of Notre Dame, meaning there could be room for Lowry on the 53-man roster depending on how he performs throughout the offseason program leading into training camp and the preseason.

Lowry was a fourth-round pick by the Green Bay Packers under head coach Mike McCarthy in 2016, and the two will now reunite in Pittsburgh.

Lowry's Time with Steelers

After suffering a season-ending pectoral injury as a member of the Minnesota Vikings in 2023, Lowry signed a two-year deal worth $5 million with the Steelers.

He appeared in 12 games for Pittsburgh in 2024, making one start while logging five tackles and a sack across 159 defensive snaps.

Lowry missed the entire 2025 campaign, however, after suffering a torn ACL during training camp.

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This story was originally published April 26, 2026 at 5:08 PM.