Rowe was released by the Panthers at the conclusion of training camp. The veteran safety appeared in 14 games for the Dolphins last season, earning a PFF coverage grade of 49.5 while totaling 56 tackles and two sacks. Rowe’s signing comes on the same day the Steelers also welcomed back linebacker Myles Jack.

Rowe was signed to a one-year deal this offseason after playing in 14 games with the Dolphins in 2022. The veteran safety struggled in pass coverage last year, earning a PFF coverage grade of 49.5 while allowing 39 receptions for 489 yards on 47 targets. In addition to Rowe, the Panthers also waived RB Spencer Brown.

Rowe played in 14 games last year, adding two sacks and two passes defensed while playing 60% of the defensive snaps for Miami. Rowe will give the Panthers a versatile nickel defender as well as backup Xavier Woods and free-agent signee Vonn Bell. 

Rowe nabbed a floated pass from Tom Brady early in the second quarter, returning it 35 yards down the sideline for a touchdown. The former Patriot's interception marked Brady's his first pick-six since Dec. 24, 2017. Rowe set career-high marks across the board during his first season in Miami, recording 81 tackles (54 solo), eight defended passes, one pick-six and one forced fumble across 16 contests. The 2015 second-round pick has the potential to once again provide fantasy value in IDP formats when he returns to the Dolphins in 2020.