Steelers Get Veteran DT Back from PUP List

The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated defensive tackle Dean Lowry from the physically unable to perform list and he will be eligible to participate in practice for the first time this training camp when the Steelers return to St. Vincent College for their 14th practice session there on Sunday afternoon.

Lowry was placed on the PUP list because he had yet to return to full health at the start of training camp. He suffered a right calf injury during OTAs that had lingered into the summer.

Lowry, 29, is entering his ninth NFL season, and first with the Steelers. He spent his first Sven seasons with the Green Bay Packers, who drafted him out of Northwestern in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Lowry became a starter in his second season with the Packers in 2017 and maintained at least a co-starting role in Green Bay through 2022. He had his most impactful season in 2021, when he recorded five sacks in addition to 42 tackles and five tackles for loss. He also had four passes defended and a fumble recovery.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Dean Lowry (94) stretches on the field before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

The Minnesota Vikings signed Lowry to a two-year deal last March. He played nine games for Minnesota before suffering a pectoral injury on Nov. 19 that ended his season. He was released on March 12.

The Steelers signed him to a two-year contract on April 1 to help offset the loss of Armon Watts from their 2023 defensive line. Watts signed with the New England Patriots as a free agent.

With Lowry out, Isaiahh Loudermilk has been the top backup to Cam Heyward and Larry Ogunjobi at defensive end. Loudermilk, DeMarvin Leal and Montravius Adams have all been playing well as the second-team defensive linemen, though one will likely be displaced from that group with Lowry’s return.

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