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Steelers’ Dean Lowry addresses knee injury in heartfelt post

New York Jets v Pittsburgh Steelers FILE PHOTO: Dean Lowry #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after blocking a field goal on the sidelines during the third quarter against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com.

For the first time since suffering an injury during training camp last week, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Dean Lowry addressed his situation on Tuesday.

A 10th-year veteran, Lowry posted a picture on Instagram, explaining the extent of his injury and how he’s processing it.

“During a training camp practice last week I sustained an ACL injury that will likely end my season,” Lowry wrote. “Hard to comprehend the thoughts and emotions I have felt since then. Heartbroken I won’t get to fully experience the highs and lows of an NFL season with a group I love going to work with. The risks associated with this game and the unique aspect of a football team are what make this sport like no other...”

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