Getty 32-year-old defensive back Eric Rowe sent a 2-word message on social media after signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 19.
Veteran defensive back Eric Rowe is officially back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rowe let everyone know himself on social media.
“I’m back!!” Rowe wrote on X (formerly Twitter) roughly 15 minutes after the Steelers announced the signing.
The Steelers officially signed Rowe to their practice squad on November 19. He will fill the vacant spot on the squad. The Steelers had an open practice squad position because they signed running back Jonathan Ward to the active roster on November 16.
Rowe spent the end of last season with the Steelers. Actually, the team signed him to their practice nearly a year ago to the day.
The 32-year-old defensive back first joined the Steelers practice squad on November 20, 2023. He made his first appearance with the team on December 23 during Week 16 versus the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Steelers elevated Rowe from the practice squad to the active roster for the final three regular season games of 2023. He started all three contests and played a significant role. He posted 29 combined tackles, including 1 tackle for loss, 2 pass defenses, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble.
Rowe also played in Pittsburgh’s playoff game against the Buffalo Bills in January.
Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions. Originally from Pittsburgh, Holcomb has covered college and professional sports for outlets including FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker. More about Dave Holcomb
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