diff --git a/pr-checks/readme.md b/pr-checks/readme.md
index 4a0d45f70..042e288e0 100644
--- a/pr-checks/readme.md
+++ b/pr-checks/readme.md
@@ -36,7 +36,8 @@ python3 pr-checks/sync-back.py
 The sync-back script automatically updates:
 - Hardcoded action versions in `pr-checks/sync.py`
 - Action version references in template files in `pr-checks/checks/`
-- Action version references in regular workflow files
+
+Regular workflow files are updated directly by Dependabot and don't need sync-back.
 
 This ensures that the `verify-pr-checks.sh` test always passes after Dependabot PRs.
 
diff --git a/pr-checks/sync-back.py b/pr-checks/sync-back.py
index 42c57ea90..35d36e575 100755
--- a/pr-checks/sync-back.py
+++ b/pr-checks/sync-back.py
@@ -7,13 +7,13 @@ This script scans the generated workflow files (.github/workflows/__*.yml) to fi
 all external action versions used, then updates:
 1. Hardcoded action versions in pr-checks/sync.py
 2. Action version references in template files in pr-checks/checks/
-3. Action version references in regular workflow files
 
 The script automatically detects all actions used in generated workflows and
 preserves version comments (e.g., # v1.2.3) when syncing versions.
 
 This ensures that when Dependabot updates action versions in generated workflows,
-those changes are properly synced back to the source templates.
+those changes are properly synced back to the source templates. Regular workflow
+files are updated directly by Dependabot and don't need sync-back.
 """
 
 import os
@@ -132,45 +132,6 @@ def update_template_files(checks_dir: str, action_versions: Dict[str, str]) -> L
     return modified_files
 
 
-def update_regular_workflows(workflow_dir: str, action_versions: Dict[str, str]) -> List[str]:
-    """
-    Update action versions in regular (non-generated) workflow files
-    
-    Args:
-        workflow_dir: Path to .github/workflows directory
-        action_versions: Dictionary of action names to versions (may include comments)
-        
-    Returns:
-        List of files that were modified
-    """
-    modified_files = []
-    
-    # Get all workflow files that are NOT generated (don't start with __)
-    all_files = glob.glob(os.path.join(workflow_dir, "*.yml"))
-    regular_files = [f for f in all_files if not os.path.basename(f).startswith("__")]
-    
-    for file_path in regular_files:
-        with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
-            content = f.read()
-            
-        original_content = content
-        
-        # Update action versions
-        for action_name, version_with_comment in action_versions.items():
-            # Look for patterns like 'uses: actions/setup-node@v4' or 'uses: actions/setup-node@sha # comment'
-            pattern = rf"(uses:\s+{re.escape(action_name)})@([^@\n]+)"
-            replacement = rf"\1@{version_with_comment}"
-            content = re.sub(pattern, replacement, content)
-            
-        if content != original_content:
-            with open(file_path, 'w') as f:
-                f.write(content)
-            modified_files.append(file_path)
-            print(f"Updated {file_path}")
-            
-    return modified_files
-
-
 def main():
     parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Sync action versions from generated workflows back to templates")
     parser.add_argument("--dry-run", action="store_true", help="Show what would be changed without making changes")
@@ -214,10 +175,6 @@ def main():
     template_modified = update_template_files(str(checks_dir), action_versions)
     modified_files.extend(template_modified)
     
-    # Update regular workflow files
-    workflow_modified = update_regular_workflows(str(workflow_dir), action_versions)
-    modified_files.extend(workflow_modified)
-    
     if modified_files:
         print(f"\nSync completed. Modified {len(modified_files)} files:")
         for file_path in modified_files:
diff --git a/pr-checks/test_sync_back.py b/pr-checks/test_sync_back.py
index 3f1c9e460..eeb525870 100644
--- a/pr-checks/test_sync_back.py
+++ b/pr-checks/test_sync_back.py
@@ -248,46 +248,6 @@ steps:
             
         self.assertIn("uses: ruby/setup-ruby@55511735964dcb71245e7e55f72539531f7bc0eb # v1.257.0", updated_content)
         
-    def test_update_regular_workflows(self):
-        """Test updating regular workflow files"""
-        # Create a regular workflow file
-        workflow_content = """
-name: Regular Workflow
-jobs:
-  test:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
-      - uses: actions/setup-node@v4
-        """
-        
-        workflow_path = os.path.join(self.workflow_dir, "regular.yml")
-        with open(workflow_path, 'w') as f:
-            f.write(workflow_content)
-            
-        # Create a generated workflow file (should be ignored)
-        generated_path = os.path.join(self.workflow_dir, "__generated.yml")
-        with open(generated_path, 'w') as f:
-            f.write(workflow_content)
-            
-        action_versions = {
-            'actions/checkout': 'v4',
-            'actions/setup-node': 'v5'
-        }
-        
-        result = sync_back.update_regular_workflows(self.workflow_dir, action_versions)
-        
-        # Should only update the regular file, not the generated one
-        self.assertEqual(len(result), 1)
-        self.assertIn(workflow_path, result)
-        self.assertNotIn(generated_path, result)
-        
-        with open(workflow_path, 'r') as f:
-            updated_content = f.read()
-            
-        self.assertIn("uses: actions/checkout@v4", updated_content)
-        self.assertIn("uses: actions/setup-node@v5", updated_content)
-        
     def test_no_changes_needed(self):
         """Test that functions return False/empty when no changes are needed"""
         # Test sync.py with no changes needed