Dean Lowry

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		132	16.5	272	20
2024		12	1.0	5	1
2023		9	0.0	14	1
2022		15

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Pittsburgh secured a serviceable depth addition in Dean Lowry at $2.5M AAV, landing squarely in fair deal territory with his C- CVI grade. The veteran defensive tackle's production profile as a depth piece aligns reasonably well with his modest salary commitment, though the Steelers aren't getting exceptional value here. At this stage of his career, Lowry represents a known commodity who can rotate in and provide adequate interior pass rush and run defense without being a liability. The contract structure favors Pittsburgh with only $1.3M guaranteed across two years, giving them flexibility to move on after 2024 if his performance declines or younger players emerge. This is classic roster-building pragmatism — the Steelers identified a specific need for defensive line depth and filled it with a veteran who won't break the bank or demand significant snaps, even if the deal lacks the upside that separates good front offices from great ones.

Performance Analysis

Dean Lowry earns an F for the Steelers at defensive tackle, a veteran whose production has completely evaporated. Lowry was once a competent rotational defensive lineman in Green Bay, but his play has declined to the point of irrelevance. He offers nothing as a pass rusher and has been pushed around in the run game. Pittsburgh has better options on their defensive interior, and Lowry is eating snaps that could go to younger players. His career has reached the point where the experience he brings is not worth the lack of on-field production.