Impact The linebacker returned with a strong game after missing the previous three contests due to an ankle injury. Highsmith now has 22 tackles (13 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and a pass breakup in 2024.
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ALEX HIGHSMITH #56 - LINEBACKER - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
22 TCKL •
0 INT •
4 SCK
22 TCKL
0 INT
4 SCK
Picks up sack in win Highsmith recorded three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns.
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Logs full practice Thursday Highsmith (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Highsmith missed the Steelers' last three games due to an ankle injury. He started the week out with a limited session Wednesday, but he was a full participant in Thursday's practice and mentioned afterwards that his ankle is "feeling so much better." Highsmith's return for Sunday's game against the Browns bolsters an already elite edge rushing corps of T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig and Preston Smith.
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Still nursing ankle injury Highsmith (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Tuesday that he expects Highsmith to return for the Steelers' Week 14 matchup against the Browns, and Wednesday's limited session is a positive step in that direction. However, the 27-year-old's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely offer the best insight into whether he can return for Sunday's divisional contest.
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Says ankle feeling better Highsmith (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Highsmith also handled a limited practice the Friday before Pittsburgh's contest at Cincinnati in Week 13, but he ultimately wasn't able to suit up for that game. He said Wednesday though that his ankle felt better than it did the week prior, and he's now presumably on track to play Sunday versus the Browns.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Expected back for Week 14 Highsmith (ankle) is expected to return for Sunday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Highsmith has missed the last three games but appears ready to return for this week's divisional tilt. Through six games, Highsmith has 19 tackles (11 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and 10 QB hits. Highsmith will rejoin T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig as the Steelers' premier edge rushers.
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Still sidelined Highsmith (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Highsmith is set to miss his third straight contest and sixth game of the campaign. Nick Herbig will step into an expanded role and has seven total tackles with a sack across the last two games.
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Unlikely to play vs. Cincinnati Highsmith (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice but is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site repor...
Impact Highsmith was able to finish the week with consecutive limited practice sessions, but it appears he will miss his third straight game due to an ankle injury he suffered against the Commanders in Week 10. If Highsmith is indeed ruled out for Sunday's game, Nick Herbig would likely serve as the Steelers' second starting outside linebacker opposite T.J. Watt, and Preston Smith would see an uptick in defensive snaps in a rotational role.
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Upgrades to limited practice Highsmith (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Highsmith was estimated as a DNP for Wednesday's walkthrough, so his LP estimation Thursday is a step in the right direction. The veteran pass rusher is looking to return from a two-game absence caused by an ankle injury he suffered in Week 10 against Washington. If Highsmith can't play Sunday, Nick Herbig will likely continue to garner increased defensive snaps.
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Logs DNP on Wednesday Highsmith (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Highsmith sustained an ankle injury in the Steelers' Week 10 win over the Commanders and has not practiced since. The 27-year-old will almost certainly need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday to have a chance at suiting up for Pittsburgh's Week 13 divisional matchup against the Bengals.
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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.
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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.
NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
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Steelers LB Alex Highsmith to miss showdown with Ravens because of ankle injury
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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.
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