ALEX HIGHSMITH NEWS

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.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angry Tomlin initiates changes in Steelers' 36-28 loss

Never mind the comeback the Pittsburgh Steelers made in the second half

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings beat Steelers 36-28, deny last-play pass in end zone

The Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-28 by forcing an incomplete pass in the end zone on the final play

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffered quad issue Highsmith suffered an injury to his quadriceps and was forced out of Thursday's game against Minnesota, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Highsmith was originally believed to have suffered a knee injury, but coach Mike Tomlin clarified after the game that it was in fact a quadriceps issue. The positive news is that Highsmith will have 10 days to try to make it back onto the field for Pittsburgh's Week 15 matchup against Tennessee.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quickly ruled out Highsmith was ruled out from returning to Thursday's game against the Vikings due to a knee injury, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Highsmith was originally deemed questionable, but he was ruled out quickly thereafter. The Steelers are now without T.J. Watt (groin) and Highsmith, leaving them thin at outside linebacker. On a more positive note, Highsmith will have 10 days to heal prior to Pittsburgh's next matchup against Tennessee.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Highsmith is questionable to return to Thursday's game due to a knee injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Highsmith suffered the injury early in the second half, adding to a growing list of absent linebackers for Pittsburgh. T.J. Watt (groin) has already been ruled out from the game, so Highsmith's potential absence would leave the Steelers with Taco Charlton and Derrek Tuszka as their primary outside linebackers. Highsmith recorded one tackle prior to his exit.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies six tackles Highsmith recorded six tackles (three solo) and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 41-37 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Highsmith has played at least 78 percent of the Steelers' defensive snaps in each of the last five games, and he led the team in sacks during Sunday's narrow loss. Across his first nine appearances of the season, the 2020 third-rounder has totaled 45 tackles (23 solo) and three sacks.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers' patchwork defense shredded, but nearly bests Bolts

Only one Steelers defense during coach Mike Tomlin’s 15-year tenure ever gave up more yards than the patchwork group that got shredded by Justin Herbert and the Chargers

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Windows 11 Behind the Curtain: Alex Highsmith Craig Wolfley chats with Steelers Linebacker, Alex Highsmith on Microsoft Teams

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • STEELERS.COM

No Watt, Haden or Dotson for Steelers as they head to LA

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without star outside linebacker T

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roethlisberger to return in key matchup vs Chargers

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was cleared Saturday to start after passing the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers, Chargers each looking to bounce back Sunday night

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers will try to respond after poor showings last week when they meet on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-digit tackles Sunday Highsmith notched 11 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 16-16 tie with the Lions.

Impact Highsmith recorded a season-high 11 tackles Sunday, but he only has 39 total tackles through eight appearances this season. The second-year linebacker likely isn't a viable IDP option in standard leagues.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What next? Steelers' defense struggling with consistency

The Pittsburgh Steelers will need their defense to take a step forward if they are to stay competitive in the AFC North

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers, Tomlin embrace challenge of rebuilding on the fly

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back in the mix in the AFC North heading into a visit by Chicago

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers try to stay hot as Fields, reeling Bears visit

The Pittsburgh Steelers have won three straight heading into a visit from the Chicago Bears

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers look to keep Monday night dominance going vs Bears

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to push their home winning streak on Monday nights to 20 when they host Chicago

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers trade veteran LB Ingram to Chiefs for 2022 pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded veteran outside linebacker Melvin Ingram to the Kansas City Chiefs for a sixth-round pick in the 2022 draft

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers to face Browns without injured TE Ebron, LB Ingram

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without tight end Eric Ebron and outside linebacker Melvin Ingram when they travel to Cleveland to face the Browns

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive against Seattle Highsmith totaled seven tackles (two solo) and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Seahawks.

Impact Highsmith failed to record any sacks across his first four appearances of the season, but he got to quarterback Geno Smith on two occasions in Sunday's overtime victory. He's recorded at least four tackles in four of his five appearances in 2021 and has totaled 21 tackles (11 solo) and 1.5 sacks during that time.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Highsmith (groin) was a full participant in practice Friday and is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Packers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio rep...

Impact Highsmith was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he appears ready to return to action after registering a full practice Friday. The 24-year-old played 42 defensive snaps and recorded four tackles in each of the first two games of the season. He will likely see a similar workload against the Packers in Week 4.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers defense looking to regain swagger as Rodgers looms

The offense isn't the only unit struggling on the Pittsburgh Steelers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers host Steelers in rare Rodgers-Roethlisberger matchup

Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger haven’t faced off as starting quarterbacks since the Packers defeated the Steelers in the Super Bowl a decade ago

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tomlin not going to push panic button with Steelers at 1-2

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he's not going to hit the panic button with the team sitting at 1-2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After statement win over Steelers, Bengals prep for 0-3 Jags

The Cincinnati Bengals played one of their most consistent and complete games of the Joe Burrow era Sunday in a 24-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS