Alex Highsmith - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Leads team in sacks in 2025 Highsmith posted 50 tackles (36 solo), including 9.5 sacks, along with three pass defenses and a forced fumble while appearing in 13 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Although Highsmith had a pair of two-game absences in 2025 due to ankle and pectoral injuries, he managed to reach the 50-tackle threshold for the fourth time in his first six professional seasons while also recording a team-high 9.5 sacks. The 2020 third-round pick saw plenty of work down the stretch after returning to game action in Week 13, and he should maintain a prominent role during the playoffs.

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HIGHLIGHT: Highsmith Sack LB Alex Highsmith tracks down Ravens QB Lamar Jackson for a 3-yard sack forcing the third-and-long

JANUARY 5 • STEELERS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Alex Highsmith's TFL LB Alex Highsmith wraps up Lions RB David Montgomery for a 1-yard loss

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

Lions and Steelers face each other Sunday with both needing a victory to keep pace in playoff hunt

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DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers player describes T.J Watt's situation in the hospital as scary Alex Highsmith was the first Pittsburgh Steelers player to give details about T.J. Watt's medical situation after the defensive star was hos...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Steelers LB TJ Watt hospitalized after experiencing discomfort in his lungs

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DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Adds another sack Highsmith posted seven solo tackles and 1.0 sacks in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Ravens.

Impact Highsmith has piled up 6.5 sacks over nine games, adding 4.1 tackles per game in the process. It's a far cry from the 14.5 sacks he accrued during the 2022 season, but he continues to be a steady presence opposite superstar T.J. Watt on the edge. Highsmith has an intriguing fantasy playoff schedule featuring the Dolphins in Week 15 and Browns in Week 17.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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HIGHLIGHT: Sack Alex Highsmith LB Alex Highsmith corrals Ravens QB Lamar Jackson for a 8-yard sack to seal the Steelers' win

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

WATCH: Alex Highsmith Media Availability (Dec. 5) Alex Highsmith spoke to the media Friday, December 5 ahead of Steelers Week 14 game against the Ravens

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

WATCH: The moment Alex Highsmith found out he's up for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Alex Highsmith was surprised at Best of the Batch

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

WATCH: Alex Highsmith Media Availability (Dec. 3) Alex Highsmith spoke to the media Wednesday, December 3 ahead of Steelers Week 14 game against the Ravens

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

WATCH: Alex Highsmith Media Availability (Nov. 28) Alex Highsmith spoke to the media Friday, November 28 ahead of Steelers Week 13 game against the Bills

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers get huge boost with return of two star players against Bills The Pittsburgh Steelers will welcome back DK Metcalf and Alex Highsmith.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

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NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Looking likely to return Sunday Highsmith (pectoral) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Highsmith has missed Pittsburgh's past two contests due to a pectoral injury. He was limited in practice Wednesday, but with a full session under his belt Thursday, a Week 13 return seems to be in order. Highsmith has tallied 5.5 sacks over seven games this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Limited in Wednesday's practice Highsmith (pectoral) was a limited participant in Pittsburgh's practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.

Impact Highsmith has missed the past two games with a pectoral injury but managed to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. The 28-year-old will look to make his return to the lineup during Sunday's matchup versus the Bills.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers working with 'great optimism' that QB Aaron Rodgers will return against Buffalo

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NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Not playing Week 12 as expected Highsmith (pectoral) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Highsmith drew the doubtful tag for Sunday's game due to a pectoral injury and, as expected, he will miss a second consecutive game. He was able to end the week with back-to-back limited practices, so he should have a better chance at being available for the Steelers' Week 13 clash against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 30. Nick Herbig and rookie fourth-rounder Jack Sawyer will see more work at edge rusher opposite T.J. Watt in Highsmith's absence.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers pass rush creates nightmare scenario for Bears QB Caleb Williams The Pittsburgh Steelers’ pass rush trio of T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, and Nick Herbig could define Week 12 against the Chicago Bears.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Unlikely to play vs. Chicago Highsmith (pectoral) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bears, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Highsmith ended the week with back-to-back limited practices, and while there was optimism he could return from a one-game absence, his doubtful tag means he's facing an uphill battle to play Sunday. Highsmith's absence would mean that Nick Herbig and rookie fourth-rounder Jack Sawyer would be slated for more edge rusher snaps on defense opposite T.J Watt.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optimistic after limited practice Highsmith (pectoral) was listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Highsmith's making progress after missing Pittsburgh's Week 11 win over the Bengals and subsequently being listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's practice. Per Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Highsmith said after practice Thursday that he's progressing well in his recovery and feels optimistic about his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Highsmith (pectoral) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Highsmith was expected to be a limited participant in practice this week, but Wednesday wasn't that day for the edge rusher. Highsmith missed last Sunday's win over the Bengals, and his status for Week 12 against the Bears appears to also be in question.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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