Eric Rowe
{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Eric Rowe
| image = Eric Rowe.JPG
| alt =
| caption = Rowe with the New England Patriots in 2016
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| position = Safety
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|10|3}}
| birth_place = Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
| death_date =
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| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 210
| high_school = Klein (Klein, Texas)
| college = Utah
| draftyear = 2015
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 47
| pastteams = * Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2015}})
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2022}})
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2023|2024}})
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| highlights = * 2× Super Bowl champion (LI, LIII)
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| statseason = 2024
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 410
| statlabel2 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue2 = 7
| statlabel3 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue3 = 1
| statlabel4 = Pass deflections
| statvalue4 = 43
| statlabel5 = Interceptions
| statvalue5 = 6
| statlabel6 = Defensive touchdowns
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| pfr = RoweEr00
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Nelson Eric Rowe Jr. (born October 3, 1992) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Utah Utes, and has played in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, and Miami Dolphins.
Early life
Rowe attended Doerre Intermediate in Spring, Texas, and Klein High School in Klein, Texas.{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2010 |title=Athlete Spotlight: Klein's Eric Rowe |url=http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/cypresscreek/athlete-spotlight-klein-s-eric-rowe/article_7a2c05d5-3ba8-5277-a738-a030f8f941ed.html}} During his high school football career, he had 207 tackles and nine interceptions. He was rated by Rivals.com as a three-star recruit and was ranked as the 39th best safety in his class.{{Cite web |title=Rivals.com |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Eric-Rowe-110575 |website=sports.yahoo.com}} He committed to the University of Utah to play college football.{{Cite news |last=Sudhalter |first=Michael |title=Athlete Spotlight: Klein's Eric Rowe |work=Houston Chronicle |url=https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/article/Athlete-Spotlight-Klein-s-Eric-Rowe-9467112.php |access-date=January 1, 2018}} Rowe also played basketball and ran track in high school.
College career
Rowe attended Utah from 2011 to 2014. He became a starter at safety his freshman year.{{Cite web |last=Facer |first=Dirk |date=August 19, 2011 |title=Utah Utes football: Eric Rowe manning two safety spots |url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700172173/Utah-Utes-football-Eric-Rowe-manning-two-safety-spots.html?pg=all |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814190221/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700172173/Utah-Utes-football-Eric-Rowe-manning-two-safety-spots.html?pg=all |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 14, 2013 |website=Deseret News}} He started all 13 games, recording 69 tackles, an interception and a sack.{{Cite web |title=Utah football: Eric Rowe prepared to make an impact |url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/54704725-77/rowe-utah-safety-utes.html.csp}}{{Cite web |title=Eric Rowe 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/eric-rowe-1/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} As a sophomore, Rowe started 10 games, missing two due to injury. He had 64 tackles and one interception.{{Cite web |title=Eric Rowe 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/eric-rowe-1/gamelog/2012 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} As a junior, he again started all 12 games, finishing with 69 tackles and a half a sack.{{Cite web |title=Eric Rowe 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/eric-rowe-1/gamelog/2013 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Prior to his senior season, Rowe was moved from safety to cornerback.{{Cite web |last=Donaldson |first=Amy |date=April 3, 2014 |title=Safety Eric Rowe relishing the opportunity to help the Utes at cornerback |url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865600199/Safety-Eric-Rowe-relishing-the-opportunity-to-help-the-Utes-at-cornerback.html?pg=all |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140404211958/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865600199/Safety-Eric-Rowe-relishing-the-opportunity-to-help-the-Utes-at-cornerback.html?pg=all |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 4, 2014 |website=Deseret News}}{{Cite web |last=Facer |first=Dirk |date=August 14, 2014 |title=Utah's Rowe has made a smooth adjustment |url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865608836/Utahs-Rowe-has-made-a-smooth-adjustment.html?pg=all |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141212194526/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865608836/Utahs-Rowe-has-made-a-smooth-adjustment.html?pg=all |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 12, 2014 |website=Deseret News}} He started 10 of 12 games and had 59 tackles and one interception.{{Cite web |title=Eric Rowe 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/eric-rowe-1/gamelog/2014 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} For his career, Rowe started 45 of 47 games and had 261 tackles, three interceptions and 1.5 sacks.{{Cite web |title=Eric Rowe College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/eric-rowe-1.html |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
Professional career
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[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap3000000480360/2015-Combine-workout-Eric-Rowe Eric Rowe's NFL Combine Workout]
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{{nfl predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 0¾
| weight = 205
| dash = 4.45
| ten split = 1.56
| twenty split = 2.61
| shuttle = 3.97
| cone drill = 6.70
| vertical = 39
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 5
| bench = 19
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| arm span = 31 1/2
| hand span = 9 1/2
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=NFL Draft Profile: Eric Rowe |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/eric-rowe?id=2552255 |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
}}
=Philadelphia Eagles=
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[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000490035/Eagles-pick-Rowe-No-47 Eagles draft Eric Rowe 47th overall]
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[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000484307/2015-Draft-profile-CB-Eric-Rowe-Utah NFL Draft Profile: Eric Rowe]
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==2015==
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Rowe in the second round (47th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Rowe was the sixth cornerback drafted in 2015.{{Cite web |last=Frank |first=Reuben |date=May 1, 2015 |title=Eagles trade up in 2nd round to take DB Eric Rowe |url=http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/eagles-trade-2nd-round-cb-eric-rowe-utah-nfl-draft |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706003716/http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/eagles-trade-2nd-round-cb-eric-rowe-utah-nfl-draft |archive-date=July 6, 2015 |access-date=July 5, 2015 |publisher=Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia}} The Eagles traded their second round (52nd overall) and two fifth round picks (145th and 156th overall) to the Miami Dolphins in order to receive the Dolphins' second round
pick (47th overall), that was used to draft Rowe, and sixth round pick (191st overall).{{Cite web |date=May 1, 2015 |title=Eagles move up in deal with Dolphins to get Utah CB Eric Rowe |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/2015-nfl-draft-eagles-trade-eric-rowe-utah-cornerback-dolphins-second-round-jordan-phillips/1bfderdvcehpp18x6xsw31aysb |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=sportingnews.com}} On May 6, 2015, the Eagles signed Rowe to a four-year, $4.87 million contract that included a signing bonus of $452,248.{{Cite web |last=Eckel |first=Mark |date=May 6, 2015 |title=Eagles sign 3 draft picks, including second-round pick Eric Rowe |url=http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/05/eagles_sign_3_draft_picks_including_second-round_p.html |access-date=July 5, 2015 |website=NJ.com}}{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Eric Rowe contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/eric-rowe-16771/ |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}
Throughout training camp, Rowe competed to be a starting cornerback against Nolan Carroll.{{Cite web |date=June 29, 2015 |title=Eric Rowe, Nolan Carroll to compete at CB |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/68673/eric-rowe-nolan-carroll-to-compete-at-cb |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}} Head coach Chip Kelly named Rowe the third cornerback on the Eagles' depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Byron Maxwell and Nolan Carroll.{{Cite web |last=Gowton, Brandon Lee |date=September 5, 2015 |title=Philadelphia Eagles depth chart: 52-man roster edition |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2015/9/5/9265547/philadelphia-eagles-depth-chart-53-man-roster-edition-2015 |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=bleedinggreennation.com}}
He made his professional regular season debut in the Eagles' season-opening 26–24 loss at the Atlanta Falcons. On September 27, 2015, Rowe recorded two combined tackles, broke up two passes, and made his first career interception off a pass attempt by Jets' quarterback Geno Smith during a 24–17 win at the New York Jets in Week 3. The following week, he collected a season-high six combined tackles and deflected a pass in the Eagles' 23–20 loss at the Washington Redskins in Week 4. On December 6, 2015, Rowe earned his first career start in place of Nolan Carroll who was inactive after breaking his ankle the previous week.{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2015 |title=Eagles CB Nolan Carroll suffers broken ankle vs. Lions, out for game |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/26/philadelphia-eagles-nolan-carroll-ankle-injury |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=si.com}} He finished the Eagles' 35–28 win at the New England Patriots in Week 13 with three solo tackles.{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Eric Rowe (2015) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ericrowe/2552255/gamelogs?season=2015 |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} On December 29, 2015, the Eagles fired head coach Chip Kelly after they fell to a 6–9 record.{{cite web | last=Rosenthal | first=Gregg | title=Philadelphia Eagles fire coach Chip Kelly | website=NFL.com | date=2015-12-29 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/philadelphia-eagles-fire-coach-chip-kelly-0ap3000000612168 | access-date=2024-09-28}} He finished his rookie season in 2015 with 31 combined tackles (24 solo), five pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and five starts.{{Cite web |title=Eric Rowe 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RoweEr00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Eric Rowe (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ericrowe/2552255/careerstats |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
==2016==
On January 18, 2016, the Eagles hired Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson as their new head coach.{{Cite web |date=January 18, 2016 |title=Philadelphia Eagles hire Doug Pederson as coach |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/philadelphia-eagles-hire-doug-pederson-as-coach-0ap3000000622612 |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} During training camp, Rowe competed to be a starting cornerback against Nolan Carroll, Leodis McKelvin, Jalen Mills, and Ron Brooks.{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2016 |title=Eagles banking on Leodis McKelvin finally fulfilling potential |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/philadelphia-eagles/eagles-banking-leodis-mckelvin-finally-fulfilling-potential |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=NBCSports.com}}
=New England Patriots=
==2016==
On September 7, 2016, the Eagles traded Rowe to the New England Patriots in exchange for a conditional fourth-round (131st overall) draft pick in the 2018 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=Patriots acquire DB Eric Rowe in a trade with Philadelphia; Release OL Josh Kline |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/09/07/patriots-acquire-db-eric-rowe-trade-philadelphia-release-ol-josh-kline |website=Patriots.com}} Head coach Bill Belichick named Rowe the fifth cornerback on the depth chart, behind Logan Ryan, Malcolm Butler, Justin Coleman, and Cyrus Jones.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: New England Patriots Depth Chart: 10/01/2016 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/188/NE |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}
Rowe was inactive for the first five games (Weeks 1–5) due to an ankle injury.{{Cite web |last=Howe, Jeff |date=September 15, 2016 |title=Eric Rowe (ankle) added to injury report, Dont'a Hightower remains out |url=http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2016/09/eric_rowe_ankle_added_to_injury_report_donta_hightower_remains_out |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=BostonHerald.com}} In Week 7, he earned his first start as a member of the Patriots and recorded a season-high six combined tackles and broke up a pass during a 27–16 win at the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was inactive as a healthy scratch for the Patriots' Week 10 loss against the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite web |last=Hill, Rich |date=November 13, 2016 |title=Week 10 Patriots vs Seahawks inactives: WR Chris Hogan cleared to play, CB Cyrus Jones is back, no RB Dion Lewis |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2016/11/13/13618198/week-10-patriots-seahawks-inactives-chris-hogan-cleared-to-play-cyrus-jones-back-no-dion-lewis |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=patspulpit.com}} Rowe was sidelined during a Week 14 win against the Baltimore Ravens due to a hamstring injury.{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2016 |title=New England Patriots injury update: CB Eric Rowe limited with hamstring injury |url=https://www.masslive.com/patriots/index.ssf/2016/12/new_england_patriots_injury_up_3.html |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=MassLive.com}} He finished the 2016 NFL season with 26 combined tackles (20 solo), eight pass deflections, and an interception in nine games and seven starts.{{Cite web |title=Eric Rowe 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RoweEr00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
The New England Patriots finished the 2016 season first in the AFC East with a 14–2 record and earned a first round bye.{{Cite web |title=2016 New England Patriots Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nwe/2016.htm |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On January 14, 2017, Rowe appeared in his first career playoff game and recorded three solo tackles during a 34–16 win against the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round. The following week, the Patriots defeated the Steelers 36–17 in the AFC Championship Game. Rowe finished the game with four combined tackles, two pass deflections, and made one interception. On February 5, 2017, Rowe appeared in Super Bowl LI with the New England Patriots and recorded four combined tackles and one pass deflection as the Patriots defeated the Falcons 34–28 in overtime. The game featured the largest comeback in Super Bowl history as the Patriots trailed the Falcons by 25 points in the third quarter.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm |access-date=September 2, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LI - National Football League Game Summary |url=http://www.patriots.com/sites/patriots.com/files/20170205_gamebook_v2.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807031311/http://www.patriots.com/sites/patriots.com/files/20170205_gamebook_v2.pdf |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |access-date=August 6, 2017 |website=National Football League}}
==2017==
Throughout training camp, Rowe competed to be the first-team nickelback against Justin Coleman and Cyrus Jones.{{Cite web |last=Cox, Zack |date=June 7, 2017 |title=Could Jonathan Jones Be Answer To Patriots' Slot Cornerback Question? |url=https://nesn.com/2017/06/could-jonathan-jones-be-answer-to-patriots-slot-cornerback-question/ |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=nesn.com}} Head coach Bill Belichick named Rowe the third cornerback on the Patriots' depth chart to start the regular season, behind Stephon Gilmore and Malcolm Butler.
He was sidelined for the Patriots' Week 3 victory against the Texans due to a groin injury.{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2017 |title=Eric Rowe Injury: Patriots Cornerback Exits Vs. Saints With Groin Issue |url=https://nesn.com/2017/09/eric-rowe-injury-patriots-cornerback-exits-vs-saints-with-groin-issue/ |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=NESN.com}} Rowe further aggravated his groin injury and was inactive for seven games (Weeks 5–12).{{Cite web |last=McKenna, Henry |date=October 13, 2017 |title=Final injury report: Eric Rowe out, Rex Burkhead questionable vs. Jets |url=https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/13/final-injury-report-eric-rowe-out-rex-burkhead-questionable-vs-jets/ |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=patriotswire.usatoday.com}}{{Cite web |last=McBride, Jim |date=November 1, 2017 |title=Eric Rowe returns to practice with Patriots |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/11/01/eric-rowe-returns-practice-with-patriots/ke1ciIstrs7TI0Kaqwz9UK/story.html |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=BostonGlobe.com |archive-date=October 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009092614/https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/11/01/eric-rowe-returns-practice-with-patriots/ke1ciIstrs7TI0Kaqwz9UK/story.html |url-status=dead }} In Week 15, Rowe collected a season-high five solo tackles and broke up a pass in the Patriots' 27–24 win at the Steelers.{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Eric Rowe (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ericrowe/2552255/gamelogs?season=2017 |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Due to injuries, Rowe was limited to only eight games and three starts in 2017 and only recorded 15 combined tackles (14 solo) and two pass deflections.{{Cite web |title=Eric Rowe 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RoweEr00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
The Patriots finished atop the AFC East with a 13–3 record in 2017, which earned them a first round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. On January 13, 2018, Rowe started his first career playoff game and made five combined tackles as the Patriots defeated the Tennessee Titans 35–14 in the AFC Divisional Round. The following week, he made four combined tackles and broke up a pass in a 24–20 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game. On February 4, 2018, Rowe started in Super Bowl LII in place of Malcolm Butler. The coaching decision was heavily criticized among media and NFL analysts as Butler started throughout the entire season and was a key player in their Super Bowl XLIX and LI victories.{{Cite web |last=Wilson, Ryan |date=February 5, 2018 |title=Eagles assistant: 'Crazy' that Patriots benched Malcolm Butler for Eric Rowe |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/eagles-assistant-crazy-that-patriots-benched-malcolm-butler-for-eric-rowe/ |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com}} Rowe recorded four solo tackles and broke up two passes as the Patriots lost 41–33 to Rowe's former team, the Eagles. An Eagles' coaching assistant stated that the Eagles' offense were planning on targeting Rowe prior to the game and Butler’s absence made that easier. The Eagles were planning to exploit a mismatch and predicted Rowe would have difficulty covering wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. Rowe allowed four receptions on nine targets for a team-high 80-yards and one touchdown in Super Bowl LII, including the opening touchdown to Jeffery.{{Cite web |last=McKenna, Henry |date=February 5, 2018 |title=These stats from Super Bowl LII show impact of Malcolm Butler's benching |url=https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2018/02/05/these-stats-from-super-bowl-lii-show-impact-of-malcolm-butlers-benching/ |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=patriotswire.usatoday.com}}
==2018==
Throughout training camp, Rowe competed to be a starting cornerback against Jason McCourty. Head coach Bill Belichick named Rowe and Stephon Gilmore the starting cornerbacks in 2018.{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Patriots' depth chart for Week 1 |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/ContentGallery/Patriots-depth-chart-Week-1-120520884/ |access-date=October 9, 2018 |website=247Sports.com}} On September 16, 2018, Rowe recorded three solo tackles before being benched in the first quarter of the Patriots' 31–20 loss at the Jaguars. Rowe was benched in favor of Jason McCourty after giving up three receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2018 |title=Should Eric Rowe stay on the bench behind Jason McCourty? |url=https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/22/should-eric-rowe-stay-on-the-bench-behind-jason-mccourty/ |access-date=October 9, 2018 |website=patriotswire.usatoday.com}} He was inactive for the next three games (Weeks 3–5) due to a groin injury.{{Cite web |date=September 23, 2018 |title=Patriots' Eric Rowe: Out for Week 3 |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/patriots-eric-rowe-out-for-week-3/ |access-date=October 9, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com}} He played in the next two games before being placed on injured reserve on October 31, 2018, with the groin injury.{{Cite web |date=October 31, 2018 |title=Patriots Place DB Eric Rowe on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-place-db-eric-rowe-on-injured-reserve |website=Patriots.com}} Without Rowe, the Patriots reached Super Bowl LIII where they beat the Los Angeles Rams 13–3.{{Cite web |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=February 4, 2019 |title=Patriots Win in Lowest-Scoring Super Bowl Ever |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/03/sports/patriots-super-bowl.html |access-date=October 31, 2023 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}
=Miami Dolphins=
==2019==
On March 14, 2019, the Miami Dolphins signed Rowe to a one-year, $3.50 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $500,000.{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Dolphins Sign CB Eric Rowe & TE Clive Walford |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-sign-cb-eric-rowe-te-clive-walford |website=MiamiDolphins.com}} As a result, Rowe was reunited with new Dolphins’ head coach Brian Flores, who had previously been a linebackers coach with the Patriots. In Week 7, Rowe began playing strong safety due to calf injury to Reshad Jones.{{Cite web |last=McPherson |first=Jordan |date=October 26, 2019 |title=Versatility is the name of the game and has helped at least one Dolphins player stand out |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article236623573.html |access-date=August 16, 2020 |newspaper=The Miami Herald}}
On December 2, 2019, the Miami Dolphins signed Rowe to a three-year, $16.15 million contract extension season to remain with them throughout the 2022 NFL season. The contract includes $6.57 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $2.10 million.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Eric Rowe contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/miami-dolphins/eric-rowe-16771/ |access-date=August 16, 2020 |website=Spotrac.com}}{{Cite web |last=Scott, Jelani |date=December 2, 2019 |title=Dolphins extend DB Eric Rowe through '22 season |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001083372/article/dolphins-extend-cb-eric-rowe-through-22-season |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203042215/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001083372/article/dolphins-extend-cb-eric-rowe-through-22-season |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 3, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}
In week 17 against the New England Patriots, Rowe intercepted a pass thrown by former teammate Tom Brady and returned it for a 35-yard pick six during the 27–24 win.{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2019 |title=Dolphins stun Patriots 27-24, denying NE first-round bye |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127909 |access-date=December 29, 2019 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}
==2020==
In Week 8 against the Los Angeles Rams, Rowe recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by Jared Goff during the 28–17 win.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Miami Dolphins – November 1st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011010mia.htm |access-date=November 4, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Carolina Panthers=
On April 6, 2023, Rowe signed with the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Gantt, Darin |date=April 6, 2023 |title=Panthers agree to terms with Eric Rowe |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-agree-to-terms-with-eric-rowe |website=Panthers.com}} On August 29, 2023, he was waived for final roster cuts, but signed to the Panthers' practice squad the following day.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Panthers make moves en route to 53-man roster limit |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-make-moves-en-route-to-53-man-roster-limit |access-date=August 30, 2023 |website=Panthers.com}}{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Panthers add 11 players to the practice squad |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-add-11-players-to-the-practice-squad |access-date=August 30, 2023 |website=Panthers.com}} He was released on September 19.{{Cite web |last=Gantt, Darin |date=September 19, 2023 |title=Panthers place Shaq Thompson on IR |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-place-shaq-thompson-on-ir |website=Panthers.com}}
=Pittsburgh Steelers=
On November 20, 2023, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Rowe to their practice squad.{{cite web|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-moves-x6022|title=Steelers make roster moves|date=November 20, 2023|accessdate=November 21, 2023|first=Teresa|last=Varley|work=Steelers.com}} He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.{{Cite web|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-17-to-reserve-future-contracts|publisher=Pittsburgh Steelers|title=Steelers sign 17 to Reserve/Future contracts |author=Varley, Teresa|date=January 17, 2024}}
On November 19, 2024, Rowe signed with the Steelers practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=November 19, 2024 |title=Steelers sign Rowe to practice squad |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-rowe-to-practice-squad |access-date=20 November 2024 |website=Steelers.com}}
NFL career statistics
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! colspan="2"| Legend |
| Bold
| Career high |
=Regular season=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | |
| 2015 | PHI
| 16 || 5 || 31 || 24 || 7 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2016 | NWE
| 9 || 7 || 26 || 20 || 6 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | NWE
| 8 || 3 || 15 || 14 || 1 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2018 | NWE
| 4 || 2 || 10 || 9 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2019 | MIA
| 16 || 15 || 81 || 54 || 27 || 0.0 || 1 || 1 || 35 || 1 || 35 || 8 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2020 | MIA
| 16 || 14 || 91 || 66 || 25 || 0.0 || 1 || 2 || 26 || 0 || 22 || 11 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | MIA
| 17 || 4 || 71 || 43 || 28 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | MIA
| 14 || 6 || 56 || 42 || 14 || 2.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | PIT
| 3 || 3 || 29 || 22 || 7 || 0.0 || 1 || 1 || 25 || 0 || 25 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| | 103 | 59 | 410 | 294 | 116 | 2.0 | 8 | 6 | 86 | 1 | 35 | 43 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
=Playoffs=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | |
| 2016 | NWE
| 3 || 0 || 11 || 9 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 37 || 0 || 37 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | NWE
| 3 || 2 || 13 || 11 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | MIA
| 1 || 1 || 7 || 5 || 2 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | PIT
| 1 || 1 || 8 || 6 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| | 8 | 4 | 39 | 31 | 8 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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