Eric Rowe S FA Sun 1/14/24 2:51 PM
Eric Rowe
S FA
The Steelers elevated Rowe to the active roster Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Rowe will join Pittsburgh's active roster for the fourth game in a row ahead of Monday's playoff opener against Buffalo. The 31-year-old was signed with the Steelers' practice squad in late November, and he's played a significant role while starting safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has been sidelined over the past three weeks. Rowe has played at least 86 percent of defensive snaps in each of these contests, tallying 29 tackles and two passes defended over that span. But, with Fitzpatrick set to return, it's unclear how much playing time Rowe will see Monday.
Eric Rowe S FA Mon 1/8/24 9:41 PM
Eric Rowe
S FA
The Steelers reverted Rowe to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Rowe was elevated for the third time for the Steelers' regular-season finale against the Ravens. He led the team with 12 tackles (10 solo) in addition to one pass defended and a forced fumble, and he accumulated 29 tackles (22 solo) in his three appearances. Rowe was elevated from the practice squad due to the three-game suspension of Damontae Kazee, but the latter will return for the postseason. Still, given Rowe's production in his limited playing time, he could be called up for the Steelers' playoff game against the Bills on Sunday.
Eric Rowe S FA Sat 1/6/24 6:34 PM
Eric Rowe
S FA
Rowe (neck) has returned to Saturday's contest against the Ravens, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rowe briefly left Saturday's contest after sustaining a neck injury in the first half. He had six tackles prior to his exit.
Eric Rowe S FA Sat 1/6/24 6:26 PM
Eric Rowe
S FA
Rowe (neck) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Ravens, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rowe had six tackles in Saturday's game before exiting with a neck injury. In his absence, Miles Killebrew has taken over at strong safety.
Eric Rowe S FA Fri 1/5/24 2:19 PM
Eric Rowe
S FA
The Steelers elevated Rowe from their practice squad to their active roster Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran has stepped into a starting safety role over the last couple of games with both Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) and Trenton Thompson (neck) dealing with injuries, and Rowe could very well assume the same duties if one or both of Fitzpatrick and Thompson miss more time in Week 18. In Rowe's two games as a starter, the 31-year-old has recorded 17 total tackles and one interception.
Eric Rowe S FA Mon 1/1/24 6:39 PM
Eric Rowe
S FA
The Steelers reverted Rowe to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Rowe was elevated to the Steelers' active roster for the second straight game with Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) and Trenton Thompson (neck) ruled out for Week 17. Rowe took advantage of the opportunity, leading the defense with 10 tackles (nine solo) while playing 42 defensive snaps in Pittsburgh's 30-23 win over the Seahawks. If either or both of Fitzpatrick and Thompson are unable to play in Week 18, expect Rowe to get another call-up for the Steelers' regular-season finale against the Ravens on Jan. 6.
Eric Rowe S FA Sat 12/30/23 11:34 AM
Eric Rowe
S FA
Rowe was elevated to the Steelers' active roster Saturday, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rowe was called up for his first game of the season in Week 16 and ultimately played 61 of 64 defensive snaps. He accumulated seven tackles (three solo) and an interception in the process. With Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) and Trenton Thompson (neck) again out, Rowe could be in store for a similar workload.
Eric Rowe S FA Tue 12/26/23 12:50 PM
Eric Rowe
S FA
Rowe reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
EDGE Analysis
Rowe played 61 of 64 defensive snaps during Pittsburgh's win over the Bengals on Saturday, in addition to four snaps on special teams. His expanded role came with Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), Trenton Thompson (neck) and Damontae Kazee (suspension) all absent, circumstances that put Rowe in prime position to be called up for another start Week 17. Fitzpatrick could be dealing with a multi-week injury, while Kazee is suspended for the remainder of the regular season.
Eric Rowe S FA Mon 12/25/23 12:17 PM
Eric Rowe
S FA
Rowe recorded seven tackles (three solo) and an interception in Saturday's 34-11 win over Cincinnati in Week 16.
EDGE Analysis
With Pittsburgh managing a depleted secondary that was missing Damontae Kazee (suspension) and Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), the team elevated Rowe off injured reserve to start at safety. He played on 95 percent of the Steelers' defensive snaps and finished second on the team with seven stops while notching his first pickoff since 2020. Kazee is out for the regular season and Fitzpatrick is reportedly looking at a multi-week absence, so Rowe has a good chance of drawing another start next Sunday in Seattle.
Eric Rowe S FA Fri 12/22/23 6:23 PM
Eric Rowe
S FA
The Steelers elevated Rowe to the active roster Friday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is Rowe's first elevation from the practice squad after signing with the Steelers on Nov. 20. With Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) and Trenton Thompson (neck) both ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bengals, Rowe could see some snaps on defense alongside starting strong safety Miles Killebrew.