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Dean Lowry played for the Northwestern Wildcats for four years before being taken by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. According to Spotrac, his first contract was a four-year, $2.7 million deal with the Packers that included an average yearly salary of $680,848 and a $383,393 signing bonus.
Entering the last year of his rookie contract, Lowry inked a three-year extension with the Packers in July 2019. The contract was for $20.3 million, with $6 million guaranteed and an average compensation of $6.8 million each year.
Dean Lowry ended with 16 pass breakups, 15.5 sacks, one interception, and one defensive touchdown after seven years with the Packers.
Lowry signed a two-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings in March 2023. The contract was worth $8.5 million, with $3 million as signing bonus, $7.9 million guaranteed, and an average salary of $4.25 million each year. However, he was released after just one season.
Lowry played nine games - starting four - for the Vikings before damaging his pectoral. The injury made him miss the rest of the campaign. He had 14 tackles, a pass defense, and a fumble recovery in 2023.
In eight seasons played in the NFL so far, Dean Lowry has earned a combined $31.43 million, according to Spotrac.
Dean Lowry will add depth to the Steelers’ DL room
On Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed defensive lineman Dean Lowry to a three-year contract.
The Pittsburgh Steelers knew that they had to strengthen their defensive line going into this year's NFL offseason. Larry Ogunjobi, who was signed to a big contract last year, mostly played poorly. Keeanu Benton also still has to grow into a trustworthy option, while Cameron Heyward is coming off a season in which he had to play with a serious injury.
Hence, the club required additional defensive linemen alternatives. With Lowry's signing, the team adds some reliable and experienced depth behind its starting defensive linemen. Lowry may also prove to be a useful rotational player, particularly if Heyward's minutes need to be managed again.
Although Lowry's signing isn't particularly spectacular for the Steelers, it provides much-needed reinforcement to a position that was weak going into the 2024 season.
