ALEX HIGHSMITH NEWS

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

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig is quickly making a name for himself in the NFL

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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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

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 • KANSASCITY.COM

Won't return Sunday Highsmith (groin) won't return to Pittsburgh's game versus the Chargers on Sunday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.comreports.

Impact Highsmith sustained a hip injury early in Sunday's game and will now miss the remainder of the game. Nick Herbig will likely see an expanded role in Highsmith's absence.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to come back Highsmith (groin) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Highsmith left Pittsburgh's game in Week 3 early with a groin issue, and now it appears unlikely he'll be able to get back on the field Sunday. Nick Herbig figures to see an uptick in reps as a result.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sacks Nix in Week 2 Highsmith recorded four solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos.

Impact Highsmith recorded his first sack of the year Sunday. He got to Bo Nix for a seven-yard loss late in the first quarter, which forced the Broncos to punt and eventually led to a five-yard touchdown pass from Justin Fields to Darnell Washington. Highsmith registered a career-high 14.5 sacks in 2022, but he has accrued 8.0 sacks over the 19 regular-season games since. He'll look to add to that total in Week 3 against Justin Herbert and the Chargers.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk Cousins era begins in Atlanta. Steelers start anew with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields

Two teams with new quarterbacks meet in the season opener in Atlanta

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers LB Alex Highsmith injures groin Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith sustained a groin injury at practice Tuesday, coach Mike Tomlin said.Tomlin did not pr...

AUGUST 6 • SACBEE.COM

Veteran LB Markus Golden excited for return to Steelers

Veteran outside linebacker Markus Golden enjoyed an extended offseason, but he always remained ready for a possible return to the Pittsburgh Steelers

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trading Alex Highsmith for Brandon Aiyuk? Steelers WR trade rumors are out of control The Pittsburgh Steelers should trade for a wide receiver, but some of the ideas being thrown around are going too far.

JULY 19 • PENNLIVE.COM

Steelers restructure contract of EDGE Alex Highsmith The Steelers freed up $7 million in cap space with this restructure.

APRIL 24 • USATODAY.COM

Micah Parsons says TJ Watt is not one of the NFL's top-five pass rushers

Dallas Cowboys LB Micah Parsons was asked to list the top-five pass rushers in the NFL, making it clear that TJ Watt was not on his list.

FEBRUARY 11

PHOTOS: Alex Highsmith 2023 highlights Take a look at photographs of Steelers LB Alex Highsmith from the 2023 season

FEBRUARY 10 • STEELERS.COM

Racks up seven sacks in 2023 Highsmith tallied 57 tackles (34 solo), including seven sacks, along with two interceptions, three pass defenses, two forced fumbles and a touchdown over 17 games during the 2023 s...

Impact Highsmith recorded a career-high 14.5 sacks in 2022 and was unable to come close to that mark in 2023, but he still put together a decent stat line during his fourth professional season. The 26-year-old had some inconsistent performances but was on the field for 80 percent of the team's defensive snaps. He signed a four-year, $68 million contract extension with Pittsburgh ahead of the 2023 campaign, so he should continue to play a prominent role on the team's defense next year.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Highsmith's red-zone sack of Browning comes off QB's blind side Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith's red-zone sack of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Browning comes off QB's blind side.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • NFL.COM

Limited in practice Highsmith (concussion) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Highsmith left Thursday's 21-18 loss to the Patriots with what was reported as a neck injury, though he entered the league's concussion protocols the next day. He'll have to pass the NFL's five-step protocol -- which includes an evaluation from an independent neurologist -- in order to be available for Saturday's game against the Colts. Highsmith has 49 tackles (27 solo), including six sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles and a defensive touchdown in 13 games this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Highsmith (neck) is out for the rest of Thursday night's game against the Patriots, Steelers' Senior Director of Communications Burt Lauten reports.

Impact The linebacker suffered the neck injury earlier in the first half, walked off on his own and entered the medical tent. Highsmith made two tackles before leaving the game. The fourth-year pro has 49 tackles on the season, including six sacks.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Highsmith left Thursday night's game against the Patriots with a neck injury and is questionable to return, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact The linebacker walked off the field on his own and entered the medical tent. Highsmith made two tackles before exiting. The fourth-year pro has 49 tackles, including six sacks, two passes defensed, an interception and two forced fumbles in 2023.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE