ALEX HIGHSMITH NEWS

Is Alex Highsmith playing this week? Latest injury update on Steelers OLB | Sporting News The status of Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith was up in the air for the Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns afte...

14 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Officially ruled out Highsmith (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Browns, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Highsmith will miss a second consecutive contest after suffering the injury in Week 10. Nick Herbig should be in line for a considerable role once again, in the Charlotte product's absence.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex Highsmith injury update: Latest news on Steelers OLB's status for Week 12 | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith suffered an ankle injury in Week 10 that forced him to sit in Week 11. Head coach Mike...

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Unlikely to play at Cleveland Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Highsmith (ankle) probably won't play Thursday against the Browns, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Highsmith was sidelined during Sunday's game versus the Ravens by an ankle injury he suffered in Week 10 at Washington, and now it looks like he's likely going to miss his second game in a row in Week 12. If so, 2023 fourth-rounder Nick Herbig could be in line to start again Thursday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig injury updates: Latest news on Steelers defenders | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping a close eye on two key edge rushers ahead of the Week 11 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Here's the l...

NOVEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers LB Alex Highsmith to miss showdown with Ravens because of ankle injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers will head into their AFC North showdown with rival Baltimore without outside linebacker Alex Highsmith

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play vs. Ravens Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Highsmith (ankle) won't play in Week 11 versus Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Tomlin also said that Highsmith was "week-to-week," suggesting the ankle injury he suffered in Week 10 at Washington isn't exceedingly severe. While he's out, 2023 fourth-rounder Nick Herbig could step into a starting role on the edge.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Getting MRI on ankle Highsmith will undergo an MRI to examine the ankle injury he sustained during Sunday's game at Washington, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com, Highsmith was spotted on crutches Sunday, suggesting he may be dealing with a serious issue. Pittsburgh will probably have an update on his status by the time it releases its first official practice report of the week Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith (ankle) to miss 2-3 games Steelers pass-rusher Alex Highsmith is expected to miss 2-to-3 games with an ankle sprain, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Monday.Highs...

NOVEMBER 11 • SACBEE.COM

Steelers notes: Alex Highsmith on crutches; special teams in spotlight again LANDOVER, Md. — A frustrating season for Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith took another unfortunate turn in Sunday’s win against th...

NOVEMBER 10 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Injures ankle in Week 10 win Highsmith injured his left ankle late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Highsmith was spotted on crutches following Sunday's win after suffering an ankle injury, per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. Highsmith will undergo further testing on his ankle, though it looks like he is in serious jeopardy of missing the Steelers' Week 11 contest against the Ravens. If that were to be the case, Nick Herbig or the newly acquired Preston Smith would get the start at outside linebacker opposite T.J. Watt.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go for Week 7 Highsmith (groin) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Impact Highsmith has missed the Steelers' last three games due to a groin injury. He returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, but he was able to practice without restrictions Thursday. Barring any setbacks, Highsmith should reclaim his starting edge rush role opposite T.J. Watt for Sunday's contest against the Jets.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers favored over the Raiders by a field goal as both teams try to bounce back off losses

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OCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Week 6 Coach Mike Tomlin said Highsmith (groin) will not play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Raiders, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Highsmith will miss his third consecutive game, and with Nick Herbig (hamstring) injured in Week 5 and now ruled out against the Raiders, the Steelers are scraping for edge depth. Jeremiah Moon is next up in line opposite T.J. Watt.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Timeline Revealed for Return of Alex Highsmith OCT 3 AWAITING HIGHSMITH'S RETURN Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith suffered a groin injury during Week 3's win over the Chargers and he mi...

OCTOBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Unlikely for Week 5 The Steelers are eyeing an Oct. 20 return for Highsmith (groin), Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Highsmith has been sidelined since Week 3 when he suffered the injury against the Chargers and has already been ruled out for this Sunday against the Cowboys. The targeted return date would also have the Charlotte product missing Week 6 against the Raiders and returning in Week 7 against the Jets.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Highsmith (groin) will not play Sunday against the Cowboys, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Highsmith suffered the injury in Week 3 against the Chargers and was expected to miss multiple weeks. So his absence Week 4, and now in Week 5 isn't entirely unexpected. Nick Herbig should continue taking on a larger role when the Steelers travel to Dallas on Sunday.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig grew up having to prove himself. It hasn't stopped in the NFL

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SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Zeise's mailbag: Is Nick Herbig already better than Alex Highsmith? Welcome to Paul Zeise’s weekly mailbag, where the Post-Gazette columnist and radio host of KDKA-AM and 93.7 The Fan answers your questions a...

SEPTEMBER 25 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Out for Week 4, at least Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Highsmith (groin) is ruled out for Sunday's road matchup against the Colts, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Highsmith was forced out early during Pittsburgh's win over the Chargers in Week 3 due to a groin injury. Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports that Highsmith's absence is expected to span longer than a single game. Nick Herbig will figure to handle increased playing time until Highsmith is able to get back on the field.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Najee Harris in sling, Alex Highsmith waits for word on nagging groin as Steelers deal with injuries In what could be little more than a precautionary measure, Steelers No. 1 running back Najee Harris was walking through the locker room with...

SEPTEMBER 23 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Steelers' Herbig Breaks Out in Absence of Highsmith vs. Chargers As the Pittsburgh Steelers await news of the severity of Alex Highsmith’s injury, Nick Herbig shined in his absence versus the Los Angeles C...

SEPTEMBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM