The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to an incredible begin to the 2024 NFL season, however there’s nonetheless a protracted approach to go for the Tremendous Bowl. That’s why Mike Tomlin just lately warned Russell Wilson and his gamers, and it additionally explains why the crew continues to make additions.
On Tuesday, the Steelers introduced they’re signing security Eric Rowe to their follow squad. Coming into his tenth yr within the NFL, the 32-year-old brings extra expertise to the crew’s protection. However we’re additionally speaking a couple of participant who’s aware of Tomlin’s system.
Chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles with the forty seventh total choose out of Utah within the second spherical of the 2015 NFL Draft, Rowe spent just one yr within the Metropolis of Brotherly Love earlier than being traded to the New England Patriots.
The Cleveland native went on to have fun two Tremendous Bowl wins (LI, LIII) in Foxborough, the place he began in 12 of his 21 appearances, racking up 50 tackles and an interception.
Eric Rowe #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers enters the sphere previous to a recreation in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on December 23, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Rowe left New England in 2019 however stayed within the AFC East by becoming a member of the Miami Dolphins. In 4 seasons in South Seaside, he began 38 of his 62 video games, producing 300 tackles, together with six for a loss, three interceptions, together with a pick-six, and two sacks. He spent a month with the Carolina Panthers follow squad in 2023, however after practically two months, Rowe ended up with the Steelers’ scout crew. Now, he’s again in the identical spot.
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Rowe’s expertise with Tomlin’s Steelers
Identical to this time, Rowe joined the Steelers’ follow squad in late November 2023 to assist the crew make a playoff push. He turned out to play a major position within the remaining stretch of the marketing campaign, with Tomlin activating him for the ultimate three weeks of the common season.
Rowe began all these video games, recording 29 tackles, together with one for loss, an interception and a compelled fumble. Tomlin additionally gave him taking part in time within the 2024 NFL playoffs for the AFC Wild Card recreation in opposition to the Buffalo Payments.
Whereas Rowe couldn’t keep away from the Steelers’ 17-31 loss, he did the most effective he may by making eight tackles and forcing a area objective try that was blocked by particular groups. Months later, he’s getting one other probability to show Tomlin his price.
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Tomlin, Steelers in an incredible spot within the 2024 NFL season
The Steelers had an open spot on their follow squad after they elevated operating again Jonathan Ward to the 53-man roster on November 16. With Rowe nonetheless on the open market, and along with his contribution from final season nonetheless contemporary within the reminiscence, Tomlin determined to offer him one other probability.
Pittsburgh has emerged as a severe candidate to make a Tremendous Bowl run due to a robust begin to the 2024 NFL season. After taking down Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens final outing, the Steelers are comfortably atop the AFC North with an 8-2 file, which additionally places them inside touching distance of the highest seed within the convention, at the moment held by the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (9-1).
