Tomlin brings back Eric Rowe to the Steelers

 

Mike Tomlin is bringing a familiar player to their squad to strengthen their current position. According to the latest sports betting news, Tomlin brings back Eric Rowe to the Steelers, a 2-times Super Bowl champion to the squad for the remainder of the 2024 NFL Season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have begun the 2024 NFL season on a positive note; however, the journey to the Super Bowl remains extensive.

On Tuesday, the Steelers revealed their decision to add safety Eric Rowe to their practice squad. As he embarks on his 10th season in the NFL, the 32-year-old player contributes valuable experience to the team's defensive lineup. Additionally, he possesses a strong understanding of Coach Tomlin's system.

Rowe was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles as the 47th overall selection in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft, but he spent just one year in Philadelphia before being traded to the New England Patriots.

Tomlin brings back Eric Rowe to the Steelers to give the team more experience

The Cleveland native celebrated two Super Bowl victories (LI, LIII) in Foxborough, where he made 12 starts out of 21 appearances, accumulating 50 tackles and one interception.

Rowe departed from New England in 2019 but remained within the AFC East by signing with the Miami Dolphins. Over four seasons in Miami, he started 38 of 62 games, amassing 300 tackles, including six tackles for loss, three interceptions—one of which was a pick-six—and two sacks. According to Sportsbook Pay Per Head Data, In 2023, he spent a month on the Carolina Panthers' practice squad, but after nearly two months, he joined the Steelers' scout team. He has now returned to that same position.

Rowe joined the Steelers' practice squad in late November 2023, contributing to the team's efforts to secure a playoff berth. He emerged as a key player during the concluding phase of the season, with Coach Tomlin activating him for the last three weeks of the regular season.

In those games, Rowe started and accumulated 29 tackles, including one for a loss, along with an interception and a forced fumble. Tomlin also utilized him during the 2024 NFL playoffs in the AFC Wild Card matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

Online Football betting websites say that although Rowe could not prevent the Steelers' 17-31 defeat, he performed admirably. This is because he had eight tackles and forcing a field goal attempt that was subsequently blocked by the special teams unit. Months later, he is presented with another opportunity to demonstrate his value to Coach Tomlin.