Steelers Get Veteran DT Back from PUP List

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Dean Lowry
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Dean Lowry during OTAs on June 4, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Dean Lowry during OTAs on June 4, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

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.

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.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS INJURY REPORT

Player Injury Date  Prognosis Roster Status
OT Troy Fautanu MCL sprain Aug. 9 Week to week Active, LP vs Texans
NT Keeanu Benton Eye Aug. 9 TBD Active, LP vs Texans
NT Breiden Fehoko Arm/shoulder Aug. 7 TBD Injured reserve
ILB Tyler Murray Groin Aug. 7 TBD Injured reserve
S Nate Meadors Hamstring Aug. 6 TBD Injured reserve
OLB Alex Highsmith Groin Aug. 6 TBD Active, DNP vs Texans
OLB David Perales Torn left MCL July 31 Months Injured reserve 
WR Roman Wilson Left ankle sprain July 30 Week to week Active, DNP vs Texans
DT Dean Lowry Right calf June Day to day Active, DNP vs Texans
RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson Left hamstring Unknown Day to day Active, DNP vs Texans
ILB Cole Holcomb Left knee Nov. 2, 2023 TBD Physically unable to perform
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