ERIC ROWE NEWS

Heads back to practice squad The Steelers reverted Rowe to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Steelers elevated Rowe to their active roster Friday.

Impact Rowe 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 he's expected to assume the same duties in Week 18. In Rowe's two games as a starter, the 31-year-old has recorded 17 total tackles, one pass deflection and one interception.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to practice squad Rowe reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

Impact 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 which 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks off pass in 2023 debut Rowe recorded seven tackles (three solo) and an interception in Saturday's 34-11 win over Cincinnati in Week 16.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Pittsburgh The Steelers signed Rowe to their practice squad Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Rowe will head to Pittsburgh after spending the offseason with the Panthers. The 2015 second-round pick could have a chance to see in-game action early on as the Steelers are now shorthanded at safety as Minkah Fitzpatrick is dealing with a hamstring injury, and both Keanu Neal (ribs) and Elijah Riley (ankle) are on injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Strip-six! Eric Rowe's forced fumble and Zach Sieler's Touchdown scoop Miami Dolphins safety Eric Rowe's forced fumble against Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen sparks defensive end Zach Sieler's touchdown sc...

JANUARY 15, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Strip-six! Rowe's forced fumble vs. Allen sparks Sieler's TD scoop Miami Dolphins safety Eric Rowe's forced fumble against Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen sparks defensive end Zach Sieler's touchdown sc...

JANUARY 15, 2023 • NFL.COM

Eric Rowe and Zach Sieler make a Tackle Miami Dolphins safety Eric Rowe, defensive end Zach Sieler tackle New York Jets running back Ty Johnson.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Ready to go Sunday Rowe (quadriceps) is active Sunday against the Jets.

Impact Rowe was a limited participant in practice throughout the week, but he'll take the field Week 18. His ability to play should strengthen the team's secondary as he starts alongside Jevon Holland at safety.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to play Week 18 Rowe (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Jets.

Impact Rowe logged three limited practices during Week 18 prep while tending to a quadriceps injury. The 30-year-old previously sat out Week 15 versus Buffalo with a hamstring injury, though he's played at least 80 percent of defensive snaps in each of the Dolphins' last two games. Should Rowe be ultimately ruled inactive, Verone McKinley and Justin Bethel should be in line for increased snaps alongside starting free safety Jevon Holland.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers misses practice with knee issue, but expects to play

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers already has played through a broken thumb and injured ribs this season

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Effective in return, logs sack Rowe recorded six tackles, one sack and one pass defensed in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Packers.

Impact After being sidelined the week prior due to a hamstring issue, Rowe returned from his one-game absence Sunday versus the Packers and had himself a solid outing which included his second consecutive contest with at least six stops and a sack. The 30-year-old will now look to snag his first interception since the 2020-21 campaign when Miami squares off against the Patriots on New Year's Day.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll Sunday Rowe (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Rowe, who missed Miami's Week 15 matchup in Buffalo due to a hamstring issue, is now slated to resume operating in his usual starting safety position Sunday versus Green Bay following the trio of capped practices he underwent earlier this week.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday vs. Packers Rowe (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Green Bay, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Rowe sat out Miami's loss at Buffalo in Week 15 with the same hamstring injury, but his participation at practice Friday, albeit limited, signals he's at least trending in a positive direction ahead of Week 16. If the veteran Rowe does miss a second consecutive game, Verone McKinley would probably be in line to start at safety next to Jevon Holland.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 15 Rowe (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bills, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Rowe logged a season-high eight tackles and a sack before he was forced out with a hamstring injury during Sunday's loss to the Chargers. The 30-year-old defensive back was then sidelined for each practice Week 15, and he'll now look to work his way back onto the field before Miami's next game against the Packers on Christmas Day. With Rowe sidelined, Verone McKinley and Clayton Fejedelem should see increased usage alongside starting free safety Jevon Holland.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Rowe is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Rowe tallied eight solo tackles, including a sack, to begin Sunday's matchup, but he sustained his hamstring injury early in the second half. If he's unable to return, Clayton Fejedelem and Verone McKinley could see increased roles.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Rowe sacks Herbert Miami Dolphins safety Eric Rowe sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Eric Rowe hunts Herbert down for third-down sack to force punt Miami Dolphins defensive back Eric Rowe hunts Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert down for a third-down sack to force a punt.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • NFL.COM

Tagovailoa, Dolphins rout Texans 30-15 for 5th straight win

Tua Tagovailoa threw for 299 yards and the Miami Dolphins raced to a 30-point lead before holding on for their fifth straight win, a 30-15 victory over the one-win Houston Texans

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: Xavien Howard's scoop-and-score sparked by Eric Rowe's hit-stick tackle on Akins A scoop-and-score by Miami Dolphins defensive back Xavien Howard's is sparked by fellow defensive back Eric Rowe's hit-stick tackle on Houst...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • NFL.COM

Ready to rock Sunday Rowe (hip) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Rowe didn't suit up during the team's Week 8 matchup in Detroit due to a coach's decision, and he then popped up on the Dolphins' injury report Thursday with an apparent hip issue. However, the veteran defensive back has since been medically cleared to play Sunday in Chicago, where he'll likely reclaim his starting spot at safety.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Week 9 Rowe (hip) is questionable for Sunday's matchup in Chicago, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Rowe was a healthy scratch for Week 8, but he landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a hip injury. He was upgraded to a full participant Friday, but his status for Sunday is still in question. If he's unable to play, Verone McKinley would likely be elevated to the active roster for a third consecutive game.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch in Week 8 Rowe (coach's decision) is inactive Week 8 against the Lions.

Impact Rowe started the season has a primary member of the safety rotation for Miami, recording 15 tackles in Weeks 2 through 4. Since then, he has logged just 32 combined defensive snaps in three games. Now, he'll find himself on the bench while veteran Clayton Fejedelem likely expands his role in the secondary. This is particularly surprising considering former starter Brandon Jones suffered a season-ending knee injury last week.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manages six tackles vs. Ravens Rowe notched six solo tackles during Sunday's 42-38 win over the Ravens.

Impact Rowe sat out Miami's season opener due to a pectoral injury, but he handled 57 percent of defensive snaps in his return to action Week 2. The depth safety's presence was crucial in the comeback win, especially his tackle of Mark Andrews in the third quarter that led to a Baltimore punt. Next up, Rowe will face the difficult task of working to contain Josh Allen and the Bills offense Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tagovailoa makes preseason debut; Raiders top Dolphins 15-13

Quarterback Jarrett Stidham led the Raiders on a touchdown drive on the team’s first possession and Las Vegas defeated the Miami Dolphins 15-13 in a preseason game

AUGUST 21, 2022 • Associated Press