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ALEX HIGHSMITH #56 - LINEBACKER - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
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Productive against Cleveland Highsmith totaled eight tackles (six solo), including 1.5 sacks, during the Steelers' 29-17 loss to the Browns on Thursday.
Impact Highsmith has had plenty of playing time over the first three weeks of the season, and he's recorded sacks in two matchups. He was on the field for a season-high 94 percent of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps Thursday and has now racked up 20 tackles (14 solo), including 4.5 sacks, and a forced fumble to begin the 2022 campaign.
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Slated for increased role Highsmith will take on an increased role in the Steelers' defense after T.J. Watt (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.
Impact Highsmith performed well during Pittsburgh's season-opening win over the Bengals, racking up nine tackles (six solo), including three sacks, and a forced fumble. He was on the field for 83 percent of the team's defensive snaps and should have the chance to continue making an impact among the Steelers' linebackers since Watt will be unavailable for at least four weeks.
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Dealing with rib injury Highsmith suffered a rib injury in practice Monday, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Details of Highsmith's injury are not yet known. The 25-year-old had a breakout sophomore campaign last season, totaling 74 tackles, six sacks and a forced fumble. He's currently projected to start at outside linebacker this season.
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Sacks Mayfield twice Highsmith recorded seven tackles -- including two sacks -- in Monday's 26-14 win over the Browns.
Impact Highsmith and fellow outside linebacker T.J. Watt combined for six of the Steelers' nine sacks on the night. A second-year player out of Charlotte, Highsmith has excelled while moving into a starting role in 2021. Through 15 appearances, he's compiled 70 tackles, six sacks and a forced fumble.
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On track for Week 15 Highsmith (quadricep) was a full practice participant Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Highsmith was forced out of Pittsburgh's Week 14 matchup early with the injury. However, it appears as if he will avoid any additional missed time, and he should return to a key role as a pass rusher for the team. Through 12 games this season, Highsmith has recorded 54 total tackles and three sacks.
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Appears to have avoided big injury Highsmith (quadriceps) is expected to have avoided a major injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Highsmith will undergo further medical evaluation Friday, after having been forced out of Thursday's loss to the Vikings due to a reported quadriceps issue. Currently, the Steelers appear to believe that the linebacker is dealing with a contusion above his knee. Even if Highsmith has avoided a season-ending injury, it's uncertain whether he'll be available for Week 15 against Tennessee.
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