What happened: The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially signed defensive lineman Dean Lowry to a one-year contract, per Yahoo NFL. The deal took longer than originally expected to finalize, but Lowry is now formally back with the team.

Why it matters: The signing firms up interior defensive line depth for the upcoming 2026 NFL season as Pittsburgh sets its offseason roster. It also confirms a return that Wire Report flagged in late April as a post-draft depth move, closing out a transaction that had been pending for weeks.

What to watch: Watch for the official contract terms and roster designation, and for how Lowry factors into Pittsburgh's defensive line rotation heading into training camp.